Buffet City in Sarasota
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4458 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34233Buffet City in Sarasota has been cited for 42 violations across 11 inspections since January 2022, averaging 3.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been recurring across the period, particularly management awareness (cited in at least 4 inspections), proper hand and arm washing (3 inspections), shell stock requirements (3 inspections), and chemical storage and toxic substance control (appearing together in multiple inspections between September 2025 and March 2026). The facility has experienced no emergency closures. The most recent inspection on March 2, 2026 documented 15 violations including three high-priority findings for management awareness, food contact surfaces, and shell stock requirements, and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Buffet City in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
Buffet City in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (12)
— 2 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 6 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Partial· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Buffet City in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Buffet City in Sarasota last inspected?
- Buffet City in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 10, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Buffet City in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited violations at Buffet City in Sarasota are: Management awareness, Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Buffet City in Sarasota had?
- Buffet City in Sarasota has had 12 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Buffet City in Sarasota find?
- Buffet City in Sarasota was most recently inspected on July 10, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 5 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Buffet City in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- No, Buffet City in Sarasota has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- 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.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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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