Jacksonville, Duval County

A & D BUFFALOS

840 NAUTICA DR STE 129, Jacksonville, FL 32218

FoodSeating
Latest violations
10
1 Intermediate
Jan 23, 2026
City
Jacksonville
County
Duval
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 23, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 10

31A-11-4

Detail 24321271

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At front counter area, cloth towel in handwash sink. Towel removed. Corrected On-Site

32-04-4

Detail 24321268

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. At private bathroom, no door closer. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 24321262

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At prep area, plastic measuring cup,in bulk sugar container has handle broken off. Repeat Violation

14-05-4

Detail 24321266

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard used to line multiple storage shelves in kitchen and walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 24321270

Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line has build up of grease and debris. Walls and ceiling at water heater area soiled. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 24321264

Basic - Food stored on floor. In kitchen, cases of hot sauce and container of mayonnaise stored on floor. Repeat Violation

10-06-5

Detail 24321269

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. In walk-in cooler, scoop rice container has handle touching rice. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24321267

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, side of fryers have grease build up. At cook line, cart for wing sauce containers has build up of grease. At cook line, gaskets on flip top reach-in cooler have black stains.

14-52-4

Detail 24321263

Basic - Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Shelf above prep table, across from cook line, finish worn off. Shelf no longer smooth and easily cleanable.

25-05-4

Detail 24321265

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. At front counter area, box of togo bags stored on floor.

Jul 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 10Total: 17

35A-02-7

Detail 23912660

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. In kitchen, observed 2 flying insects in prep area and by back door.

08A-02-6

Detail 23912648

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In prep area reach-in freezer, plastic bags of raw bulgogi beef stored over bags of commercially sealed cooked vegetables. Employee moved cooked vegetables. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 23912651

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line wok station, rice (51F - Cold Holding) employee stated rice out for 4 minutes to make orders, returned to reach-in cooler. At cook line on lower shelf, fries (49F - Cold Holding). Fries cooked. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31A-11-4

Detail 23912650

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In prep area, ice buckets stored on handwash sink. Repeat Violation

16-32-5

Detail 23912659

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Establishment has ph test strips, using chlorine sanitizer.

31B-02-4

Detail 23912655

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front counter handwash sink, no paper towels. Person in Charge supplied. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 23912652

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At front counter area, spray bottle with purple chemical not labeled.

32-04-4

Detail 23912663

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Door closer on private bathroom disconnected.

14-01-5

Detail 23912653

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk sugar container, cup with handle broken off used as scoop.

14-05-4

Detail 23912656

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In walk-in cooler and in dry storage shelf nest to walk-in cooler door, cardboard lining multiple shelves.

14-71-4

Detail 23912649

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. In kitchen, duct tape used on plastic wrap box.

40-06-5

Detail 23912654

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In kitchen, cell phone and glasses on top of reach-in cooler. At front counter, cell phones on cans of ketchup.

36-73-4

Detail 23912661

Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, floor under cooking equipment and floor under tables, hold up. Repeat Violation

35B-08-4

Detail 23912657

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. In kitchen, fly sticky tape used in multiple locations including over food items.

08B-38-4

Detail 23912658

Basic - Food stored on floor. In kitchen, cases of hot sauce stored on floor. Repeat Violation

10-06-5

Detail 23912664

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. In walk-in cooler, scoop in bulk chicken container has handle laying on raw chicken.

21-07-4

Detail 23912662

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At front counter, Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). Person in Charge added bleach to bucket, retest 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

Jan 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 15

14-31-5

Detail 23471595

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In prep area reach-in freezer, raw chicken breast stored in togo/tshirt bags.

08A-02-6

Detail 23471583

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In prep area reach-in freezer, bags of raw chicken stored over cases of fully cooked gyro slices. In walk-in cooler, gallon containers of dressing stored on floor under cases of raw chicken.

03A-02-5

Detail 23471593

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At wok station, rice (64F - Cold Holding). Employee stated rice removed from cooler 15 minutes earlier, returned to walk-in cooler.

03B-01-6

Detail 23471584

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, wings (109F - Hot Holding). Employee stated wings cooked 15 prior, will use in next 15 minutes.

22-02-4

Detail 23471592

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At cook line, prep table has build up of seasoning debris next to microwave.

31A-11-4

Detail 23471590

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In kitchen, handwash sink near entrance has plastic pitcher in sink. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

53B-14-5

Detail 23471594

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee present has expired food handler certificate, expired 8/10/2024.

23-24-4

Detail 23471585

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk-in cooler door handle has build up on back side. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 23471582

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. At cook line, interior of microwave has rusted areas. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 23471588

Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk-in cooler soiled.

08B-38-4

Detail 23471591

Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk-in cooler, tzatziki sauce and dressings stored on floor. In prep area, rice and lemon juice stored on floor. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 23471589

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At end of cook line, chest freezer with hamburgers has ice build up.

23-03-4

Detail 23471586

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, hood filters over fryers have grease build up. At cook line, exterior of red microwave has grease build up.

14-17-4

Detail 23471581

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk-in cooler, shelves have rust.

02D-01-5

Detail 23471587

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In prep area, bulk rice, sugar and salt containers not labeled.

Jul 19, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 10

12A-12-4

Detail 22989662

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee placed raw bacon on flat top, then went to walk-in cooler and handled plastic wrapped cheese. Inspector had employee stop and wash hands and new gloves.

35A-02-6

Detail 22989663

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 flying insects by triple sinks.

31A-09-4

Detail 22989668

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In kitchen, handwash sink by ice machine has ice buckets on sink. Employee moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 22989671

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At front counter, towel in handwash sink. Towel removed. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 22989667

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk-in cooler door handle has build up on inside of handle.

14-11-5

Detail 22989664

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. At make line, microwave has rust in interior.

08B-38-4

Detail 22989669

Basic - Food stored on floor. In kitchen next to reach-in freezer, bag of rice and 2 cases of hot sauce on floor.

51-18-6

Detail 22989665

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Last inspection was emailed. Operator did not print, not present during inspection.

33-16-4

Detail 22989670

Basic - Open dumpster lid. One lid open.

35B-05-4

Detail 22989666

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Back door propped open, observed 3 flying insects by dish area.

Feb 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

31A-09-4

Detail 22638049

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink by walk-in cooler has 2 blue ice buckets on sink blocking access. Employee moved buckets. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 22638046

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at front counter handwash sink and front kitchen handwash sink. Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 22638051

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine by triple sinks, deflection plate has black mold-like substance.

50-09-4

Detail 22638050

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator has expired license posted. Operator found current license and posted. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 22638047

Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor and wall under triple sinks. Floor by after heater. Wall above mop sink. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22638048

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Metal cart at fry station has grease build up. Multiple white bulk containers have soiled exteriors. Hood filters over cook line have build up. Fire extinguisher across from mop sink has build up. Repeat Violation

Aug 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 5Basic: 7Total: 15

35A-02-6

Detail 22240329

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly in kitchen observed.

03B-01-6

Detail 22240338

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In fryer basket above fryers, cooked chicken wings 109F. Wings cooked approximately 15 minutes prior. Wings reheated to 194F. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 22240343

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of paint/stain stored on shelf by front counter with straws and canned drinks. Paint moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22240341

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104. Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 22240333

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink by walk in cooler blocker by two blue ice buckets. Buckets moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 22240331

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink by walk in cooler. Hand washing sink by entrance door to dining room. Towels provided. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 22240336

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink by walk in cooler. Soap provided. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 22240330

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In walk in cooler, rice cooked yesterday morning not dated. Employee dated rice. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 22240334

Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under triple sink. Floor under ice machine in kitchen. Floor in walk in cooler. Floor by hot water heater. Wall under triple sink. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 22240337

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White chest freezers in kitchen.

14-47-4

Detail 22240340

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Multiple shelves in kitchen are rusted.

23-03-4

Detail 22240335

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Metal cart by fryers. Exterior of fryers. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 22240332

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster behind establishment. Lid closed. Corrected On-Site

35B-05-4

Detail 22240339

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Both exit door and screen door open and live fly observed in kitchen. Screen door closed. Corrected On-Site

29-11-4

Detail 22240342

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand washing sink faucet by walk in cooler leaks. Repeat Violation

Apr 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

31A-09-4

Detail 21905425

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Two large ice buckets in hand wash sink in preparation area, employee corrected during inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 21905429

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under table at front counter by door to kitchen. Under fryers on cook line. Also fan guards of condenser in walk in cooler have a build up of debris. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21905428

Basic - Food stored on floor. Two buckets of sauce on cook line. Case of bottled tea at front counter. Employee corrected during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21905427

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over fryers on cook line. Exterior of fryers on cook line. Repeat Violation

29-11-4

Detail 21905426

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking faucet of hand wash station by door to kitchen. Hand wash station handles leak by walk in cooler.

Aug 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 6Basic: 5Total: 12

08A-02-6

Detail 21313181

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw bacon stored over ready to eat vegetables in reach in freezer across from triple sink. Items moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

05-05-4

Detail 21313180

Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Thermometer in walk in cooler is not able to determine temperatures (cooking thermometer). Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 21313182

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in cooler for drinks near drink dispenser in dining area. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 21313183

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink at front counter has sanitizer bucket stored inside. Hand washing sink by ice machine in kitchen has two ic3 buckets on top. All items moved. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 21313191

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink at front counter. Towels provided. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

05-08-4

Detail 21313189

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available. Person in Charge found thermometer at end of inspection. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 21313185

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice cooked yesterday stored in reach in cooler on cook line.

14-11-5

Detail 21313186

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer near cook line has cracked top with exposed insulation. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 21313187

Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under ice machine. Floor under triple sink. Wall below triple sink. Ceiling tiles in kitchen. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21313188

Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic bottles of juice on floor near front counter. Plastic container of soy sauce on floor in kitchen near triple sink. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 21313184

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In both reach in freezers in kitchen.

23-03-4

Detail 21313190

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple shelves in kitchen. Purple fan in kitchen. Hood filters above cooking equipment in kitchen. Gray racks in kitchen. Repeat Violation

Mar 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 10Total: 14

08A-05-6

Detail 20911713

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat salad dressing packets in walk in cooler. Items moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

05-05-4

Detail 20911719

Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Outside walk in cooler thermometer is not working - no other thermometer present in walk in cooler.

22-02-4

Detail 20911722

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute for drink dispenser in dining room. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 20911721

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink by front counter. At hand washing sink in unisex restroom. Towels provided. Corrected On-Site

13-02-4

Detail 20911710

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on cook line. Cook adjusted hair restraint. Corrected On-Site

14-11-4

Detail 20911711

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler gasket is torn.

36-17-5

Detail 20911715

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen area. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 20911718

Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cooking equipment. Floor near hot water heater. Floor under ice machine. Wall behind cooking equipment.

08B-38-4

Detail 20911712

Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of soda at front counter. Sauces near reach in freezer near triple sink. Container of oil near cook line. All items moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 20911716

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop for bulk rice and bulk sugar. Scoops moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

14-47-4

Detail 20911709

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Walk in cooler shelves are rusted.

23-03-4

Detail 20911714

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above cooking equipment. Sides and backs of cooking equipment in kitchen. Dry storage racks in middle of kitchen. Walk in cooler gasket. Walk in cooler shelves. Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 20911720

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area. Cook began removing old labels. Corrective Action Taken

35B-12-4

Detail 20911717

Basic - Perimeter walls and roofs do not effectively protect establishment against environmental cross contamination or the entrance of pests. Screen door at rear of kitchen left wide open and wind blew in leaves/dust.

Aug 18, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 11

41-20-4

Detail 20438929

High Priority - Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. Pesticide present can only be used outside. Employee stated chemical used inside as well.

08A-05-6

Detail 20438930

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, pan of raw beef on top of ready to eat French fries. Beef moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20438933

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine (ice guard). Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 20438925

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Large sprayer near walk in cooler with pesticide. Container labeled. Corrected On-Site

21-19-4

Detail 20438928

Basic - Clean wiping cloth supply not properly stored. Sanitizer bucket on floor near cook line. Bucket moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

12B-12-5

Detail 20438935

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drink at front counter no lid or straw. Drink discarded. Corrected On-Site

36-17-5

Detail 20438934

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Cracked tiles in kitchen area.

08B-38-4

Detail 20438932

Basic - Food stored on floor. White container of wings on floor in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 20438926

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on shelf in contact with soiled exterior of fryer. Tongs removed to be washed. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20438931

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of cooking equipment on cook line in kitchen. Shelf below prep table in kitchen. Large fan by kitchen door. Repeat Violation

21-07-4

Detail 20438927

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer solution at front counter 0ppm. Chlorine sanitizer added. 50ppm. Corrected On-Site