Buffet City in Port Charlotte
Last inspected:
2150 Tamiami Trail Unit 30 & 31, Port Charlotte, FL 33948Buffet City in Port Charlotte has accumulated 243 violations across 24 inspections dating back several years, averaging 10.1 violations per inspection — nearly double the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has been subject to 2 disciplinary actions totaling $1,000 in fines. Handwashing violations, employee health policy violations, and improper chemical storage appear repeatedly across inspections. The most recent inspection on March 18, 2026 identified 24 violations including high-priority findings for handwashing facilities, proper hand/arm washing, proper cooking temperatures, and food contact surfaces, though the inspection was completed with no further action required. A fire safety violation was also documented on that date: the marked exit in the dining area was blocked.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Buffet City in Port Charlotte: Comparison to Charlotte County Averages
Buffet City in Port Charlotte: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $1,000.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2023058837 | $800.00 | Sep 5, 2023 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 7--2022059375 | $200.00 | Dec 8, 2022 | Miami (Doral) |
Buffet City in Port Charlotte: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Buffet City in Port Charlotte: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 1 inspection8 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 6 inspections29 violations · 22 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections41 violations · 31 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 6 inspections45 violations · 32 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 15 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections29 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Buffet City in Port Charlotte: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Buffet City in Port Charlotte last inspected?
- Buffet City in Port Charlotte was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 18, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Buffet City in Port Charlotte?
- The most frequently cited violations at Buffet City in Port Charlotte are: Employee health policy, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Buffet City in Port Charlotte had?
- Buffet City in Port Charlotte has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Buffet City in Port Charlotte find?
- Buffet City in Port Charlotte was most recently inspected on March 18, 2026 with 11 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Buffet City in Port Charlotte ever been shut down?
- No, Buffet City in Port Charlotte has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
- Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has Buffet City in Port Charlotte had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Buffet City in Port Charlotte has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Buffet City in Port Charlotte faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Buffet City in Port Charlotte has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,000.00 in fines.
- How much has Buffet City in Port Charlotte been fined?
- Buffet City in Port Charlotte has been fined a total of $1,000.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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