Buca's Bar & Grill

Year by year

Inspections

1. Dec 22, 2025 Routine · 2 priority, 2 priority foundation, 3 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS

     Raw eggs found above RTE Foods in kitchen 2 Door and precooked chicken found comingled in with raw ground beef (both individually wrapped) in black tub.

     Correction: Reorganize food storage so that ready-to-eat foods are stored above raw animal food and raw vegetables. Coolers were both rearranged during inspection,

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     Sour cream and salsa were stored at room temperature during the lunch period and cheese was stored on ice overflowing the rim of the container found at 48°F.

     Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Keep items below the rim of the containter to maintain the 41F or below OR use time as public health control for items and discard after 4 hours. Cheese amount was brought below the rim level and sourcream/salsa will be discarded after 4 hours today.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY - DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

     Consumer advisory is missing the disclosure statement for the steak sandwich.

     Correction: Properly identifiy those food items that require a consumer advisory when the menu is reprinted..

     Code 3-603.11 (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES

     The QUAT test kit for the kitchen was expired as of 10/25 and no test strips for Beer clean behind the bar.

     Correction: Provide a test kit or other device for measuring the concentration of sanitizing solutions.

     Code 4-302.14

   • Not serious Core

     CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER - POSTING OF CERTIFICATE

     There is no approved or current food protection manager’s certificate posted in the food establishment.

     Correction: Post current food protection manager certification in conspicuous view within the food establishment.

     Code 12-201.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

     The can opener was very rusty and not maintained in good repair.

     Correction: Remove from premise.

     Code 4-501.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     HANDWASHING SIGNAGE

     No handwashing signage provided at both men and woman bathroom handwashing sink.

     Correction: Provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees. Signs provided during inspection.

     Code 6-301.14

2. Jun 18, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 3 core, 2 repeat
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS

     A package of pork is stored on the top shelf above produce in the walk-in cooler. The pork was moved to a lower shelf during inspection..

     Correction: Reorganize food storage so that ready-to-eat foods are stored above raw animal food and raw vegetables. Discard ready-to-eat foods that show evidence of contamination.

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)

   • Not serious Core Repeat Corrected on site

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Single-use plastic cup was improperly stored inside the bulk black pepper as a scoop. The cup was removed during inspection.

     Correction: Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended, on a clean surface, running dipper well or in a container of water greater than 135°F.

     Code 3-304.12

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR

     Boxes of food items are stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler and freezer.

     Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor.

     Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)

   • Not serious Core

     SINGLE-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - PROHIBITIONS

     Single-use articles are being stored on the floor in the basement.

     Correction: Store single-service or single-use articles, clean equipment and utensils and laundered linens in areas that are not subject to contamination.

     Code 4-903.12

3. May 20, 2024 Follow Up · 1 priority foundation, 1 core, 2 repeat
   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat Corrected on site

     RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING

     The cole slaw and tartar sauce in the walk-in cooler were missing date-marks. A paper was on top of both containers with use first listed but no date. The items were prepped yesterday and dates were provided during the inspection.

     Correction: Adjust method or procedures so that all ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, if required, are provided with date marking or an effective method of identifying when a food item has exceeded 7 days. Discard improperly date marked food or food that has past the 7 day shelf life.

     Code 3-501.17 (A)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR

     Food boxes were stored on the floor of the walk-in freezer.

     Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor.

     Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)

4. May 9, 2024 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 2 core, 2 repeat
   • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

     TOXIC SUBSTANCES - SEPARATION

     A pest strip was located above clean dishes behind the bar and multiple pest strips were above beverages in the basement. The pest strips were relocated during the inspection.

     Correction: Rearrange area so that toxic materials are stored away from food, equipment and single service items by spacing or partitioning.

     Code 7-201.11 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING

     Several food items in the kitchen coolers and the walk-in cooler were missing date-marks. (Sliced watermelon, individual containers of cole slaw)

     Correction: Adjust method or procedures so that all ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, if required, are provided with date marking or an effective method of identifying when a food item has exceeded 7 days. Discard improperly date marked food or food that has past the 7 day shelf life.

     Code 3-501.17 (A)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Ice scoop was stored in the bar ice bin with the handle touching the ice. The scoop was relocated during the inspection.

     Correction: Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended, on a clean surface, running dipper well or in a container of water greater than 135°F.

     Code 3-304.12

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR

     Food boxes were stored on the floor of the walk-in freezer.

     Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor.

     Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)