APR 21
2026
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — FLORIDA
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BROWNS COUNTRY BUFFET.
BEAT. 25/100
14423 NW US HWY 441 · ALACHUA, FLORIDA
Last inspected April 21, 2026 · passed
Failed 4 of 6 inspections. 13 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
2 passed · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
42
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Oct 2023
INSPECTION HISTORY
DEC 92025FAILED15 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 9
2025
FAILED
15 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
Food out of temperature
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Food protection, cross-contamination
Cited 2 times on this inspection
Foods handled with minimum contact
Cited 1 time on this inspection
In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking
Cited 2 times on this inspection
Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
Cited 2 times on this inspection
Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
Cited 2 times on this inspection
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Single service items properly stored, handled, dispensed
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Toilet and hand-washing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed
Cited 2 times on this inspection
Containers covered, adequate number, insect and rodent proof, emptied at proper intervals, clean
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Presence of insects/rodents — animals prohibited, outer openings protected
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Other conditions sanitary and safe operation
Cited 1 time on this inspection
AUG 82025FAILED14 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 8
2025
FAILED
14 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
Original container — properly labeled, date marking, consumer advisory
Cited 2 times on this inspection
Food out of temperature
Cited 2 times on this inspection
Food protection, cross-contamination
Cited 6 times on this inspection
Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking
Cited 5 times on this inspection
Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
Cited 3 times on this inspection
Dishwashing facilities designed, constructed, operated
Cited 2 times on this inspection
Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
Cited 3 times on this inspection
Plumbing installed and maintained
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
Cited 2 times on this inspection
Employee lockers provided and used, clean
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Toxic items properly stored, labeled and used properly
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Exiting system — adequate, good repair (reporting only)
Cited 1 time on this inspection
OCT 312024FAILED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 31
2024
FAILED
1 violationDETAILS
Facilities to maintain product temperature
Cited 1 time on this inspection
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OCT 42023FAILED12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 4
2023
FAILED
12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
Facilities to maintain product temperature
Cited 3 times on this inspection
Unwrapped or potentially hazardous food not re-served
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Foods handled with minimum contact
Cited 1 time on this inspection
In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Clean clothes, hair restraints
Cited 2 times on this inspection
Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with hand-soap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
Cited 2 times on this inspection
Toxic items properly stored, labeled and used properly
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Gas appliances — properly installed, maintained (reporting only)
Cited 1 time on this inspection
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