Orlando, Orange County

OCEAN BUFFET

3109 E COLONIAL DR, Orlando, FL 32803

FoodSeating
Latest violations
14
1 High Priority
May 14, 2026
City
Orlando
County
Orange
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
3

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.

May 14, 2026

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 11Total: 14

22-43-4

Detail 24575214

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -Triple Sink (Quaternary 500+ppm) advised to drain sink and refill with proper concentration - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-14: Tested at 0 ppm operator removed to dishwasher . Time Extended

16-37-1

Detail 24575208

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing chlorine strips for dishwasher - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-14: Time Extended

31B-03-4

Detail 24575220

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At warewashing area - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-14: Time Extended

12B-07-4

Detail 24575215

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple drinks on and iver prep tables abd fiod areas - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-14: Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 24575209

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-14: Time Extended

10-07-4

Detail 24575218

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In water of 112F - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-14: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 24575207

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Top of dishwasher -Exterior of flour and other seasoning containers - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-14: Exterior of flour and other seasoning containers complied Top of dish machine time extension Time Extended

21-44-1

Detail 24575217

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Multiple sanibuckets on floor throughout kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-14: Operator moved Time Extended Corrected On-Site

35B-13-4

Detail 24575213

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. Back door - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-14: Time Extended

29-20-5

Detail 24575211

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. -Hibachi hand sink slow draining - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-14: Time Extended

08B-12-5

Detail 24575210

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Bowl of Flour in dry storage area Rice in dry storage area - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-14: Time Extended

06-01-5

Detail 24575212

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Ribs thawing and Squid thawing on sink . Advised to place underneath cool running water or in fridge. - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-14: Time Extended

36-02-5

Detail 24575216

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Cracked floor in drystorage area - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-14: Time Extended

29-11-4

Detail 24575219

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe at handsink at warewashing area and at handsink at expo side - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-14: Time Extended

May 13, 2026

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 10Intermediate: 8Basic: 25Total: 43

35A-02-7

Detail 24573420

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 4 flying insects in dry storage 6 flying insects in prep area 1 flying insects by handsink on cook line 4 flying insects by expo prep area 2 flying insects in watermelon box 1 fly on cutting board at prep area Total 18 flying insects Warning

14-15-4

Detail 24573418

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Cut milk jug used for scooping. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site

22-43-4

Detail 24573391

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -Triple Sink (Quaternary 500+ppm) advised to drain sink and refill with proper concentration

08A-04-5

Detail 24573406

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw oysters over multiple unwashed fruits in walk in cooler. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 24573417

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over cooked noodles Raw chicken over cooked noodles All in walk in cooler. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 24573429

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Raw chicken over raw fish in walk in cooler. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

01B-13-4

Detail 24573425

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. -Spoiled Celery in walk in cooler. Operator discarded - food debris inside ice bin . Advised to discard ice and clean, sanitize ice bin

03A-02-5

Detail 24573405

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -whole crabs 48F cold holding Oysters 44-45F ; ( - Cold Holding) rice 44F raw chicken, raw shrimp cut lettuce 47F rice 42F colding, less than 4hrs per operator. Operator moved to other walk in for temperature recovery ( corrective action taken) -Walk in cooler 1: whole crabs 48F cold holding cut lettuce 47F cold holding Cooked rice 47-48F cld holding over night per operator. Operator discarded (corrected on site) Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 24573413

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. On buffet items. Per operator less than 4hrs. Operator started marking time on white board Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 24573410

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. ribs 121F hot holding on speed rack. Advised to reheat to 165F for temperature recovery

22-02-4

Detail 24573407

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Can opener - ice bucket. Operator removed to be cleaned ( corrective action taken)

31A-11-4

Detail 24573401

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Employee filling pitcher of water in hand sink -Plate in hand sink at warewashing area. Operator removed -scoop in handsink on cook line. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 24573394

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing chlorine strips for dishwasher

31B-02-4

Detail 24573398

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handsink on cook line. Operator replaced Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 24573422

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At warewashing area

14-14-4

Detail 24573426

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade utensils used in food. -Operator is using homemade utensil on chicken. Operator discarded utensil Corrected On-Site

02D-02-4

Detail 24573393

Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Canned beats and canned tomatoes missing label.

27-16-4

Detail 24573430

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -No hot water at hand sink next to triple sink. Operator turned on

22-20-5

Detail 24573408

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in back interior soiled . Also had food debris inside. Advised to empty and clean, sanitize ice bin

14-01-5

Detail 24573414

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In flour container. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 24573409

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple drinks on and iver prep tables abd fiod areas

12B-12-5

Detail 24573395

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.

40-06-5

Detail 24573404

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -backpack speaker, and other personal items at ware washing area next to and touching clean lids . Operator removed - employee jackets hanging over sauce buckets and cases of ginger. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

08B-48-4

Detail 24573423

Basic - Employee preparing food in warewashing area. -Employee Prepping chicken in warewashing area

14-11-5

Detail 24573428

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1st Walk in cooler ambient temperature was 48F

35B-01-4

Detail 24573432

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door

08B-47-4

Detail 24573411

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -Case of celery on floor by back door. - buckets of soy sauce in walk in cooker and in dry storage on floor. Caees of ginger in floor in dry storage

10-20-4

Detail 24573399

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven handle

10-06-5

Detail 24573412

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle for ice scoop stored in ice bin . Operator removed Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 24573421

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In water of 112F

22-08-4

Detail 24573419

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior oven

14-47-4

Detail 24573397

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Exterior of rice cooker had water splash crom hand sink on cook line.

23-03-4

Detail 24573415

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Top of dishwasher -Exterior of flour and other seasoning containers

14-52-4

Detail 24573400

Basic - Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Bamboo steam baskets used for dimsom at buffet

21-44-1

Detail 24573424

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Multiple sanibuckets on floor throughout kitchen

35B-13-4

Detail 24573431

Basic - Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. Back door

29-19-4

Detail 24573427

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. By ice machine

29-20-5

Detail 24573433

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. -Hibachi hand sink slow draining

08B-12-5

Detail 24573416

Basic - Stored food not covered. Bowl of Flour in dry storage area Rice in dry storage area

06-01-5

Detail 24573402

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Ribs thawing and Squid thawing on sink . Advised to place underneath cool running water or in fridge.

36-02-5

Detail 24573396

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Cracked floor in drystorage area

08B-17-4

Detail 24573392

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries over multiple ready to eat items in cooler. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

29-11-4

Detail 24573403

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe at handsink at warewashing area and at handsink at expo side

Dec 3, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.