Is Buffet City in Winter Haven under active enforcement?

Records show 3 emergency order inspections between September 17, 2024 and September 18, 2024. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.

When was Buffet City in Winter Haven last inspected?

Buffet City in Winter Haven was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 4, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.

When was Buffet City in Winter Haven last shut down?

Buffet City in Winter Haven was last shut down on September 17, 2024 for roach & fly 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 Winter Haven?

The most frequently cited violations at Buffet City in Winter Haven are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory.

How many health inspections has Buffet City in Winter Haven had?

Buffet City in Winter Haven has had 36 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.

What did the most recent inspection of Buffet City in Winter Haven find?

Buffet City in Winter Haven was most recently inspected on March 4, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.

Has Buffet City in Winter Haven ever been shut down?

Yes, Buffet City in Winter Haven has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.

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 V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?

Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.

What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?

Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.

Has Buffet City in Winter Haven faced any disciplinary actions?

Yes, Buffet City in Winter Haven has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $800.00 in fines.

How much has Buffet City in Winter Haven been fined?

Buffet City in Winter Haven has been fined a total of $800.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

Buffet City in Winter Haven

Last inspected: March 4, 2026

810 Cypress Garden Blvd, Winter Haven, FL 33880

Polk County · Permanent Food Service
Owner: Buffet City of Winter Haven INC
DBPR License: SEA6307723

Overview

Buffet City in Winter Haven has accumulated 334 violations across 36 inspections since 2016, averaging 9.3 per visit. The facility was shut down once for roach and fly activity. Recent inspections show escalating enforcement: in September 2024, inspectors found 32 violations with 8 high-priority issues, leading to an emergency order and two consecutive compliance callbacks. Violations have remained high through 2026, with an administrative complaint recommended in October 2025 and citations continuing into March 2026.

Most recent closure: September 17, 2024 for roach & fly activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

36Inspections

334Violations

1Closures

$800in Fines

Last inspected DBPR: March 4, 2026

Buffet City in Winter Haven: Comparison to Polk County Averages

This Facility 9.3 violations / inspection 9.3 violations per inspection

Polk County Avg 3.26 violations / inspection 3.26 county average

This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures

Polk County Avg 0.18 closures / facility 0.18 county average

Buffet City in Winter Haven: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Buffet City in Winter Haven
Date	Reason	Reopened
Sep 17, 2024	Roach & fly activity	16:15:00

Buffet City in Winter Haven: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)

Total fines on record: $800.00

Disciplinary action history for Buffet City in Winter Haven
Action Date	Case Number	Fine	Violation Date	Enforcement Office
Dec 10, 2025	3--2025081155	$400.00	Oct 28, 2025	Tampa
Dec 11, 2024	3--2024066094	$400.00	Sep 17, 2024	Tampa

Buffet City in Winter Haven: Full Inspection History — DBPR (36)

2026 — 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority

Mar 4, 2026 — Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

Mar 3, 2026 — Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

2025 — 1 inspection13 violations · 9 high priority

Oct 28, 2025 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

2024 — 7 inspections65 violations · 44 high priority

Nov 19, 2024 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Nov 18, 2024 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Nov 18, 2024 — Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V38 Waste properly disposed

Sep 18, 2024 — Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 18, 2024 — Complaint Full· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V38 Waste properly disposed

V43 Premises maintained

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 17, 2024 — Complaint Full· 19 violations (12 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

V43 Premises maintained

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 18, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

2023 — 4 inspections19 violations · 10 high priority

Nov 20, 2023 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Oct 23, 2023 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Jul 6, 2023 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

May 1, 2023 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

2022 — 4 inspections18 violations · 13 high priority

Nov 8, 2022 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V38 Waste properly disposed

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Mar 11, 2022 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 11, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Jan 10, 2022 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

2020 — 3 inspections23 violations · 17 high priority

Oct 12, 2020 — Complaint Full· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Aug 20, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Jan 16, 2020 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

2019 — 3 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority

Oct 16, 2019 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

Oct 7, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jan 7, 2019 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

2018 — 3 inspections16 violations · 14 high priority

Jun 4, 2018 — Complaint Full· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V38 Waste properly disposed

Jan 17, 2018 — Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V06 Handwashing facilities

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 8, 2018 — Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

2017 — 7 inspections56 violations · 41 high priority

Nov 8, 2017 — Complaint Full· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 31, 2017 — Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jul 28, 2017 — Complaint Full· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

May 12, 2017 — Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

May 11, 2017 — Complaint Full· 15 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 9, 2017 — Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 8, 2017 — Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

2016 — 2 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority

Dec 13, 2016 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Dec 7, 2016 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Buffet City in Winter Haven: Frequently Asked Questions

Is Buffet City in Winter Haven under active enforcement?: Records show 3 emergency order inspections between September 17, 2024 and September 18, 2024. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
When was Buffet City in Winter Haven last inspected?: Buffet City in Winter Haven was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 4, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
When was Buffet City in Winter Haven last shut down?: Buffet City in Winter Haven was last shut down on September 17, 2024 for roach & fly 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 Winter Haven?: The most frequently cited violations at Buffet City in Winter Haven are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has Buffet City in Winter Haven had?: Buffet City in Winter Haven has had 36 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Buffet City in Winter Haven find?: Buffet City in Winter Haven was most recently inspected on March 4, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Buffet City in Winter Haven ever been shut down?: Yes, Buffet City in Winter Haven has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
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 V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?: Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?: Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
Has Buffet City in Winter Haven faced any disciplinary actions?: Yes, Buffet City in Winter Haven has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $800.00 in fines.
How much has Buffet City in Winter Haven been fined?: Buffet City in Winter Haven has been fined a total of $800.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.