OCEAN BUFFET Health Score — Gainesville, FL

6795 W NEWBERRY RD, Gainesville, FL 32605

Inspections on file 3

High-risk violations 0

Inspected 8/24/2026

Gainesville avg 87 / 100

97 / 100

Excellent

1 moderate issue found

Inspected August 24, 2026 Call Back - Complied

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How this compares

This restaurant scored better than 70% of restaurants in Gainesville. The city average ClearScore is 87 / 100.

Location

Inspection Breakdown

High Risk

Moderate

Minor

Violations Found

Moderate Food management certification valid / Employee training verification

Inspection History

A

August 24, 2026 Latest Routine - Food

1 moderate issue found

ClearScore: 97 / 100
Routine - Food Call Back - Complied
Moderate
- #53 Food management certification valid / Employee training verification
1 violation total this inspection
C

August 24, 2026 Complaint Full

2 high-risk issues, 4 moderate issues, 6 minor issues found

ClearScore: 68 / 100
Complaint Full Administrative complaint recommended
High Risk
- #1 Approved source
- #3 Time and Temperature Control – potentially hazardous/time/temperature control for safety foods (PH/TCS)
Moderate
- #12 Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking
- #23 Non-food contact surfaces clean
- #31 Hand wash sinks, hand washing supplies and hand wash sign
- #33 Garbage and refuse; premises maintained
Minor
- #36 Floors, walls, ceilings and attached equipment properly constructed and clean; rooms and equipment properly vented
- #51 Other conditions sanitary and safe operation
- #53 Food management certification valid / Employee training verification
9 violations total this inspection
B

July 21, 2026 Routine - Food

1 high-risk issue, 3 moderate issues, 1 minor issue found

ClearScore: 83 / 100
Routine - Food Warning Issued
High Risk
- #3 Time and Temperature Control – potentially hazardous/time/temperature control for safety foods (PH/TCS)
Moderate
- #12 Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking
- #31 Hand wash sinks, hand washing supplies and hand wash sign
- #53 Food management certification valid / Employee training verification
Minor
- #53 Food management certification valid / Employee training verification
5 violations total this inspection

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Frequently Asked Questions

What was OCEAN BUFFET's result on its last health inspection? −

OCEAN BUFFET received a ClearScore of 97/100 (Grade A) on its most recent inspection on August 24, 2026. 1 minor violation was noted, but no high-risk issues were found.

How many violations does OCEAN BUFFET have? +

The most recent inspection of OCEAN BUFFET on August 24, 2026 found 1 violation: 0 high-risk, 1 moderate, and 0 minor. High-risk violations are the most serious category and require immediate correction under Florida law.

How many times has OCEAN BUFFET been inspected? +

ClearCraves has 3 inspections on file for OCEAN BUFFET. The most recent was on August 24, 2026. Florida's DBPR conducts unannounced inspections 1–3 times per year for food service establishments, with follow-up visits if violations are found.

Is OCEAN BUFFET safe to eat at? +

Based on the most recent inspection, OCEAN BUFFET earned a ClearScore of 97/100 (Grade A), indicating excellent food safety compliance. Only 1 minor violation was noted with no high-risk issues.

What violations were found at OCEAN BUFFET? +

The most recent inspection found 1 violation at OCEAN BUFFET: 1. Food management certification valid / Employee training verification. See the full inspection breakdown above for complete details on severity and category.

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