Buffet City in St Petersburg
Last inspected:
1030 58 St N, St Petersburg, FL 33710Buffet City in St. Petersburg has accumulated 582 violations across 49 inspections since 2016, averaging 11.9 per visit. The facility was shut down three times for rodent and roach activity. In February 2026, inspectors recommended an administrative complaint after finding 26 violations, followed by a callback inspection with continued non-compliance. Fire safety records document blocked exit paths, including high chairs blocking a dining room exit and a wood panel nailed to a doorway in dry storage, along with a locked exit door.
Most recent closure: October 29, 2018 for roach & rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Buffet City in St Petersburg: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
This Facility
12.1
violations / inspection
12.1 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg
6.14
violations / inspection
6.14 county average
This Facility
3
emergency closures
3 closures
Pinellas County Avg
0.36
closures / facility
0.36 county average
Buffet City in St Petersburg: Emergency Closure History (3)
Buffet City in St Petersburg: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)
Total fines on record: $800.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2018057168 | — | Oct 29, 2018 | Jacksonville | |
| 3--2018050827 | $400.00 | Sep 4, 2018 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 3--2018042050 | $400.00 | Jul 27, 2018 | Fort Lauderdale |
Buffet City in St Petersburg: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
In front separate dining room area blocked with high chairs. And a piece of wood panel nailed to doorway in dry storage area.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Buffet City in St Petersburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (53)
— 6 inspections51 violations · 35 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 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· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections40 violations · 27 high priority
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections45 violations · 25 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Partial· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 22 violations (12 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections50 violations · 34 high priority
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections22 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 16 inspections109 violations · 62 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Admin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 19 violations (13 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Complaint Full· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 7 inspections43 violations · 27 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Buffet City in St Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Buffet City in St Petersburg under active enforcement?
- Records show 4 emergency order inspections between August 3, 2026 and August 6, 2026. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- When was Buffet City in St Petersburg last inspected?
- Buffet City in St Petersburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 6, 2026. The result was: Emergency Order Callback Complied.
- When was Buffet City in St Petersburg last shut down?
- Buffet City in St Petersburg was last shut down on October 29, 2018 for roach & rodent 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 Buffet City in St Petersburg?
- The most frequently cited violations at Buffet City in St Petersburg are: Proper hand/arm washing, Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Buffet City in St Petersburg had?
- Buffet City in St Petersburg has had 53 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 12.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Buffet City in St Petersburg find?
- Buffet City in St Petersburg was most recently inspected on August 6, 2026 with 8 violation(s). Disposition: Emergency Order Callback Complied.
- Has Buffet City in St Petersburg ever been shut down?
- Yes, Buffet City in St Petersburg has been emergency-closed 3 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- Has Buffet City in St Petersburg had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Buffet City in St Petersburg has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Buffet City in St Petersburg faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Buffet City in St Petersburg has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $800.00 in fines.
- How much has Buffet City in St Petersburg been fined?
- Buffet City in St Petersburg has been fined a total of $800.00 across 3 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).
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