DAVENPORT, Polk County

BUEN CAFE

103 AMBERSWEET WAY, DAVENPORT, FL 33897

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 Basic
May 26, 2026
City
DAVENPORT
County
Polk
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
18

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 26, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

22-20-5

Detail 24591653

Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior sides of ice machine soiled with mold like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-27: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-27: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-26: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 24591652

Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Juice catch plate soiled with mold like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-27: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-27: *Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-26: Time Extended

Mar 27, 2026

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

53B-01-5

Detail 24484513

Intermediate - Observed - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Hilda Mary, Jenny. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-27: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-27: Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 24484497

Basic - Observed - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior sides of ice machine soiled with mold like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-27: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-27: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 24484498

Basic - Observed - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Juice catch plate soiled with mold like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-27: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-27: *Time Extended

36-64-5

Detail 24484510

Basic - Observed - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in kitchen by three compartment sink, due to soiled wiping cloths both being properly disposed after shift. Manager removed wiping cloths from kitchen. Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-27: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-27: Time Extended

Mar 27, 2026

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

35A-02-7

Detail 24474565

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 5 flying insects around grill. 10 flying insects around three compartment sink, sanitizer station. 7 flying insects on two door upright cooler and freezer. 7 flying insects on storage shelf above sandwich station. 5 flying insects flying around front service counter. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-27: 3 flying insects on shelf above sandwich station. Manager killed and sanitized area. 2 above 3 compartment sink. Manager killed and sanitized area. Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 24474562

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Hilda Mary, Jenny. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-27: Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 24474563

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior sides of ice machine soiled with mold like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-27: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 24474566

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Juice catch plate soiled with mold like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-27: Time Extended

36-64-5

Detail 24474564

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in kitchen by three compartment sink, due to soiled wiping cloths both being properly disposed after shift. Manager removed wiping cloths from kitchen. Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-27: Time Extended

Mar 27, 2026

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

35A-02-7

Detail 24473745

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 5 flying insects around grill. 10 flying insects around three compartment sink, sanitizer station. 7 flying insects on two door upright cooler and freezer. 7 flying insects on storage shelf above sandwich station. 5 flying insects flying around front service counter.

53B-01-5

Detail 24473743

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Hilda Mary, Jenny.

22-20-5

Detail 24473746

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior sides of ice machine soiled with mold like substance.

23-03-4

Detail 24473744

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Juice catch plate soiled with mold like substance.

36-64-5

Detail 24473742

Basic - Objectionable odors in kitchen by three compartment sink, due to soiled wiping cloths both being properly disposed after shift. Manager removed wiping cloths from kitchen. Corrective Action Taken

May 26, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

08B-38-4

Detail 24591731

Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil on floor in kitchen.

23-03-4

Detail 24591729

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on up right reach in cooler soiled with mold like substance.

25-05-4

Detail 24591730

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of cups stored in floor in back room.

Dec 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

53B-13-5

Detail 24261010

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 3 employees no food handlers card. Jenny, Aury, and Hilda Only one employee has food safety card, one expired and CFM.

22-20-5

Detail 24261014

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled with mold like substance. Employee cleaned ice machine. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 24261009

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees on cook line no hair restraints. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 24261013

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of oil and juice bottles being stored on the floor. Manager placed empty oil containers under items to prop up. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24261015

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Juice Nozzle catch plate soiled with mold like substance. Employee cleaned catch plate Corrected on site Gaskets on sandwich station flip top unit soiled with grease and food debris. Upright reach in cooler gaskets soiled with mold like substance. Hood vents soiled with grease.

22-16-4

Detail 24261011

Basic - Reach-in cooler sandwich station interior has accumulation of soil residues.

25-05-4

Detail 24261012

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored, on floor. Manager moved to storage closet off of floor. Corrected On-Site

Jan 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

13-03-4

Detail 23462902

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees on cook line with no hair restraint.

Aug 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

08A-20-5

Detail 23110884

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

08B-38-4

Detail 23110883

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on the floor operator put on shelf. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 23110882

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee removed tongs on oven door. Corrected On-Site

Mar 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

29-34-4

Detail 22727520

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink.

08B-38-4

Detail 22727521

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on floor by entrance of kitchen. Operator picked boxes up off the floor. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 22727522

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door. Operator removed tongs.Corrected On-Site

Jan 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Total: 1

29-34-4

Detail 22565993

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-16: Time Extended

Oct 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 11

08A-14-5

Detail 22386674

High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Raw chicken stored over cooked rice in stand up reach in cooler in kitchen. Corrected On-Site Warning

29-34-4

Detail 22386680

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 22386678

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Eishamarie rivera 8-6-2018. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22386679

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler in kitchen soiled with food debris. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 22386673

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchen. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-01-5

Detail 22386681

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in bulk container of sugar. Corrected On-Site Warning

13-03-4

Detail 22386675

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22386677

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

10-20-4

Detail 22386671

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

25-06-4

Detail 22386672

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On reach in cooler in kitchen. Corrected On-Site Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 22386676

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of sugar. Corrected On-Site Warning

Mar 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

31B-02-4

Detail 21861963

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the kitchen.

40-06-5

Detail 21861964

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Black jacket and a black purse on the cooking oil in the kitchen. The operator removed the items. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21861962

Basic - Food stored on floor. 2 cases of fry shortening on the floor near the expo window.

23-03-4

Detail 21861961

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of the stainless steel side by side reach in freezer.

Jul 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Total: 2

01B-02-5

Detail 21174007

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. empanadas (51F - Cold Holding); chicken (50F - Cold Holding); yucan (50F - Cold Holding); pork chops (50F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (50F - Cold Holding) Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-07: Stop sale issued. Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 21174008

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. empanadas (51F - Cold Holding); chicken (50F - Cold Holding); yucan (50F - Cold Holding); pork chops (50F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (50F - Cold Holding) inside the side by side stainless steel reach in cooler and small flip top reach in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-07: Rice and beans 55F Red Beans 55F Raw chicken 55 F Cooked beef 56 Inside the side by side reach in cooler near to the right of the kitchen entrance. Admin Complaint

Jul 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

01B-02-5

Detail 21169973

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. empanadas (51F - Cold Holding); chicken (50F - Cold Holding); yucan (50F - Cold Holding); pork chops (50F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (50F - Cold Holding) Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21169975

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. empanadas (51F - Cold Holding); chicken (50F - Cold Holding); yucan (50F - Cold Holding); pork chops (50F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (50F - Cold Holding) inside the side by side stainless steel reach in cooler and small flip top reach in cooler. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 21169974

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table. Beverage with a cola looking beverage on the prep table across from the cook line. The beverage was discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning

25-05-4

Detail 21169976

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Insulated cups stored the floor in the hallway. Items was removed from off the floor. Corrected On-Site Warning

29-20-5

Detail 21169972

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in the hand washing sink in the kitchen. Warning

Feb 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-02-4

Detail 20851116

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bottom of both the side by side reach in cooler and freezer is soiled.

22-08-4

Detail 20851115

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

Sep 9, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 8, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 20491093

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Turkey 56° American cheese slices 56° Ham 56° Ham 57° Inside the top and bottom section of the small flip top reach in cooler. Warning

02C-03-5

Detail 20491096

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon of milk inside the side by side reach in cooler. Operator dated the milk. Corrected On-Site Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 20491098

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table. O shelf above the microwave and next to guava and peanut butter. Operator removed the drinks. Corrected On-Site Warning

40-06-5

Detail 20491095

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.black purse and a red purse on top of liquid shortening in the kitchen. Operator relocated the purses. Corrected On-Site Warning

13-03-4

Detail 20491092

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee prepping food. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20491099

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of Hellman's mayonnaise in the jar. Hallway near the bathroom. Warning

22-16-4

Detail 20491094

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Side by side reach in freezer. Warning

24-17-4

Detail 20491097

Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Employee dried a knife with a cloth . Operator informed the employee to let all equipment/ utensils to air dry. Corrective Action Taken Warning