City Buffet in Seffner
Last inspected:
790 W Dr Martin Luther King, Seffner, FL 33584City Buffet in Seffner has accumulated 327 violations across 45 inspections since 2017, averaging 7.3 per visit. The facility was shut down three times for roach activity. Recent enforcement shows an active compliance pattern: in August 2025, inspectors issued an emergency order and conducted four consecutive daily inspections, with two visits documenting continued non-compliance. The restaurant has faced 2 disciplinary actions totaling $800 in fines. Employee health policy, hand washing, and ventilation are the top recurring violations.
Most recent closure: August 5, 2025 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
City Buffet in Seffner: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
This Facility
7.3
violations / inspection
7.3 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg
5.74
violations / inspection
5.74 county average
This Facility
3
emergency closures
3 closures
Hillsborough County Avg
0.25
closures / facility
0.25 county average
City Buffet in Seffner: Emergency Closure History (3)
City Buffet in Seffner: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $800.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025063151 | $400.00 | Aug 5, 2025 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 3--2023011761 | $400.00 | Feb 8, 2023 | Fort Lauderdale |
City Buffet in Seffner: Full Inspection History — DBPR (45)
— 9 inspections61 violations · 41 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Partial· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 14 inspections51 violations · 26 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Partial· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 4 inspections23 violations · 15 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections20 violations · 16 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections17 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections36 violations · 28 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 5 inspections44 violations · 33 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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City Buffet in Seffner: Frequently Asked Questions
- Is City Buffet in Seffner under active enforcement?
- Records show 4 emergency order inspections between August 5, 2025 and August 7, 2025. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- When was City Buffet in Seffner last inspected?
- City Buffet in Seffner was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 6, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was City Buffet in Seffner last shut down?
- City Buffet in Seffner was last shut down on August 5, 2025 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at City Buffet in Seffner?
- The most frequently cited violations at City Buffet in Seffner are: Employee health policy, Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has City Buffet in Seffner had?
- City Buffet in Seffner has had 45 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of City Buffet in Seffner find?
- City Buffet in Seffner was most recently inspected on October 6, 2025 with 9 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has City Buffet in Seffner ever been shut down?
- Yes, City Buffet in Seffner has been emergency-closed 3 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
- Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
- Has City Buffet in Seffner faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, City Buffet in Seffner has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $800.00 in fines.
- How much has City Buffet in Seffner been fined?
- City Buffet in Seffner has been fined a total of $800.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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