Have you ever eaten at "Go Crazy Buffet"????

[theparsons]

I was doing some web surfing for off site restaurants and we love sushi....so I find this website www.gocrazybuffet.com

I'm wondering if anyone has tried it....is the sushi fresh? Is the other food tasty? What did it cost? Did you like the variety?

Thanks!

Jan

 

[DaddyDon]

Sorry never heard of them till i looked at the web site! Thanks though!

 

[Seahunt]

Well hmmm, with all these previous violations in their health inspection records (doesn't include the latest), I vote that they should re-name this place "You'd Be Crazy to Eat Here Buffet"

12/13/06 47 VIOLATIONS CRAZY BUFFET ORLANDO 945 SR 436 ALTAMONTE SPGS 32714
03/14/07 29 VIOLATIONS CRAZY BUFFET ORLANDO 945 SR 436 ALTAMONTE SPGS 32714
04/2/07 11 VIOLATIONS CRAZY BUFFET ORLANDO 945 SR 436 ALTAMONTE SPGS 32714

This was the 47 violation visit:

CRAZY BUFFET ORLANDO
Inspection Record No. 690387015019641

Counts Type of Violation
3 Original container/properly labelled/consumer advisory on undercooked animal products
5 Potentially hazardous food time or temperature
1 Facility maintains product temperature
1 Thermometers provided/conspicuously placed
1 Potentially hazardous foods properly thawed
1 Food protection during storage, preparation/cross-contamination, equipment, personnel, storage
1 Foods handled with minimum contact
1 Food contact surfaces designed, maintained, installed
1 Non-food contact surfaces designed, installed etc
1 Thermometers, test gauges and test kits provided
3 Sanitizing concentration or temperature
5 Food contact surfaces are clean and sanitized
5 Non-food contact surfaces are clean
1 Storage and handling of clean equipment/utensils
1 Sewage and waste water disposed properly
1 Cross-connection, back siphonage, backflow
2 Bathrooms convenient, designed, installed
6 Bathrooms with self-closing doors, well-operating fixtures, etc
2 Physical facilities-floors properly constructed, cleaned, drained and covered
2 Physical facilities (walls, ceilings, etc) clean
1 Lighting provided as required, fixtures shielded
1 Other conditions - sanitary and safe operation
1 Food management certification/Employee training valid
*****
Some things on the list would be more important to me, ie. lighting wouldn't worry me as much as undercooked/potentially hazardous foods

Maybe this is one you should skip

 

[theparsons]

Ok, I'm officially not hungry ever again. Ewwww


I know where to find these reports for restaurants in my town....there is actually a news station that keeps up on these....can you tell me where you found this information for Florida.....might not be a bad thing to check some of the other places I've got on my list.....like Texas de whatever it is, the all you can eat carnivore hangout, and I can't remember the other names.

Of course, it might also be interesting to see how some of the beloved DIsney restaraunts fared. While I definitely pay attention to the ones around here that have multiple serious violations, I've also learned from watching this news guy that sometimes it's all in how the inspector sees things and not always an indication of continuing problems. But multiple violations in one visit...yeah, that's hard to shrug off.

Those violations are enough to make me fast for the whole month we're there.

 

[Kellydelly]

Well at least their number of violations has gone way down, probably to an "acceptable" level if you compare them to other buffet restaurants .

 

[neffernie]

Well.....I've never been to the one in Orlando, but the one in Tampa is fantastic. It isn't far from where I work so we go to lunch there sometimes.

Please Please Please dont post any health code violations for that location. I need something inviolate in my life besides Disney!

 

[earthfaries]

Well hmmm, with all these previous violations in their health inspection records (doesn't include the latest), I vote that they should re-name this place "You'd Be Crazy to Eat Here Buffet"

12/13/06 47 VIOLATIONS CRAZY BUFFET ORLANDO 945 SR 436 ALTAMONTE SPGS 32714
03/14/07 29 VIOLATIONS CRAZY BUFFET ORLANDO 945 SR 436 ALTAMONTE SPGS 32714
04/2/07 11 VIOLATIONS CRAZY BUFFET ORLANDO 945 SR 436 ALTAMONTE SPGS 32714

This was the 47 violation visit:

CRAZY BUFFET ORLANDO
Inspection Record No. 690387015019641

Counts Type of Violation
3 Original container/properly labelled/consumer advisory on undercooked animal products
5 Potentially hazardous food time or temperature
1 Facility maintains product temperature
1 Thermometers provided/conspicuously placed
1 Potentially hazardous foods properly thawed
1 Food protection during storage, preparation/cross-contamination, equipment, personnel, storage
1 Foods handled with minimum contact
1 Food contact surfaces designed, maintained, installed
1 Non-food contact surfaces designed, installed etc
1 Thermometers, test gauges and test kits provided
3 Sanitizing concentration or temperature
5 Food contact surfaces are clean and sanitized
5 Non-food contact surfaces are clean
1 Storage and handling of clean equipment/utensils
1 Sewage and waste water disposed properly
1 Cross-connection, back siphonage, backflow
2 Bathrooms convenient, designed, installed
6 Bathrooms with self-closing doors, well-operating fixtures, etc
2 Physical facilities-floors properly constructed, cleaned, drained and covered
2 Physical facilities (walls, ceilings, etc) clean
1 Lighting provided as required, fixtures shielded
1 Other conditions - sanitary and safe operation
1 Food management certification/Employee training valid
*****
Some things on the list would be more important to me, ie. lighting wouldn't worry me as much as undercooked/potentially hazardous foods

Maybe this is one you should skip

Okay, where did you find that info? I have a couple of places I would like to look up.

 

[Jason71]

Okay, where did you find that info? I have a couple of places I would like to look up.

Orlando Sentinel has a searchable database on its website.

 

[earthfaries]

Orlando Sentinel has a searchable database on its website.

Thanks

 

[theparsons]

Orlando Sentinel has a searchable database on its website.

Thanks for the heads up....I found through Sentinel's page an even better place to get the reports that have a bit more description/explanation: https://www.myfloridalicense.com/wl11.asp?mode=1&SID=&brd=H&typ=N



...decided to check up on some of the more popular WDW places....

Le Cellier...in September they had some minor violations, unlabeled containers and open beverage container.

Boma...in July, they had some major ewww...
12a Critical. Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
14 Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
22 Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
24 Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils



But Chef Mickey's really makes me wonder if I want to keep trying for a reservation.......
14-29-1 Observed establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. Observed in dishmachine area in the staging area for soiled dishes.
14-44-1 Observed establishment using pewter alloy containing lead in excess of 0.05 percent as a food-contact surface. Observed peeling plastic coating on pewter containers,located on buffet.
18-04-1 Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. pans stacked on storage shelve.
31-09-1 Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed scrub pad inside located near prep kitchen. Corrected On Site.
32-16-1 Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
45-27-1 Critical. Portable fire extinguisher blocked/not easily accessible. Observed transport cart stored in front of fire ext near ice machine. Corrected On Site.




But then I decided to look at Texas de Brazil...an off site place that seems highly promoted here.....and the ewww factor was quite high....

08A-22-1 Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.Raw chicken stored over lamb chops in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
08A-23-1 Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.Raw beef next to french toast in upright freezer.
08A-28-1 Critical. Observed food stored on floor.Roasted peppers in storage area. Corrected On Site.
08A-29-1 Critical. Observed uncovered food in walk in cooler.Cauliflower. Corrected On Site.
08A-29-1 Critical. Observed uncovered food in walk in cooler.Creme brulle Corrected On Site.
10-05-1 Observed in-use utensil stored in water below 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
12A-09-1 Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
13-03-1 Observed employee with no hair restraint.
14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
15-28-1 Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces.
18-04-1 Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.Dessert station.
30-02-1 Critical. Vacuum breakers mising at hose bibb.
37-04-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Corrected On Site.
45-39-1 Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor.Class K by dishwashing area. Corrected On Site.
45-44-1 Critical. Observed painted/rusted fire sprinkler head.Dishwashing area.
47-15-1 Critical. Observed an electrical box blocked by potatoes in kitchen..



So....I think I've come to the conclusion that maybe I should do a lot more cooking at our rental house,

 

[earthfaries]

Thanks for the heads up....I found through Sentinel's page an even better place to get the reports that have a bit more description/explanation: https://www.myfloridalicense.com/wl11.asp?mode=1&SID=&brd=H&typ=N



...decided to check up on some of the more popular WDW places....

Le Cellier...in September they had some minor violations, unlabeled containers and open beverage container.

Boma...in July, they had some major ewww...
12a Critical. Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
14 Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
22 Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
24 Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils



But Chef Mickey's really makes me wonder if I want to keep trying for a reservation.......
14-29-1 Observed establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. Observed in dishmachine area in the staging area for soiled dishes.
14-44-1 Observed establishment using pewter alloy containing lead in excess of 0.05 percent as a food-contact surface. Observed peeling plastic coating on pewter containers,located on buffet.
18-04-1 Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. pans stacked on storage shelve.
31-09-1 Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed scrub pad inside located near prep kitchen. Corrected On Site.
32-16-1 Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
45-27-1 Critical. Portable fire extinguisher blocked/not easily accessible. Observed transport cart stored in front of fire ext near ice machine. Corrected On Site.




But then I decided to look at Texas de Brazil...an off site place that seems highly promoted here.....and the ewww factor was quite high....

08A-22-1 Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.Raw chicken stored over lamb chops in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
08A-23-1 Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.Raw beef next to french toast in upright freezer.
08A-28-1 Critical. Observed food stored on floor.Roasted peppers in storage area. Corrected On Site.
08A-29-1 Critical. Observed uncovered food in walk in cooler.Cauliflower. Corrected On Site.
08A-29-1 Critical. Observed uncovered food in walk in cooler.Creme brulle Corrected On Site.
10-05-1 Observed in-use utensil stored in water below 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
12A-09-1 Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
13-03-1 Observed employee with no hair restraint.
14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
15-28-1 Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces.
18-04-1 Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.Dessert station.
30-02-1 Critical. Vacuum breakers mising at hose bibb.
37-04-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Corrected On Site.
45-39-1 Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor.Class K by dishwashing area. Corrected On Site.
45-44-1 Critical. Observed painted/rusted fire sprinkler head.Dishwashing area.
47-15-1 Critical. Observed an electrical box blocked by potatoes in kitchen..



So....I think I've come to the conclusion that maybe I should do a lot more cooking at our rental house,

That is exactly why I don't eat out and I get a rental while at Disney~I'd rather cook my own food

 

[theparsons]

Hey...just noticed you're doing 2008 Homeschooling Days....so are we! See you there.....you'll be the other family with brown sack lunches, right?

 

[earthfaries]

Hey...just noticed you're doing 2008 Homeschooling Days....so are we! See you there.....you'll be the other family with brown sack lunches, right?

Yep, that'll be us

 

[earthfaries]

I couldn't figure out that website. We were actually thinking of checking out a few places in case we need lunch one day, but probably won't. We have a townhouse so we will be cooking dinner and eating breakfast before we leave and we bring food to the parks, but some days we want hot food for lunch...scary as it may seem! Our fave is Cosmic Ray's at Mk. I was also wondering about Sweet Tomatoes on Kirkman. I would like to look those up, esp. Sweet Tomatoes

 

[DaddyDon]

And to think people laugh at me when i cook in the parking lot with my gas grill Even Disney security tried to get on my butt once...I offered him a hot dog......Well how you going to put the fire out he ask????? i turn this knob to the off position Barney!!!!!!!! That happened 4 yrs ago i still laugh at that!Sometimes i take a camping table and will cook in the hotel parking lot......I know where my grill and utensils have been....You should here some of the hotels snobsssss

 

[disneymom3]

Hey...just noticed you're doing 2008 Homeschooling Days....so are we! See you there.....you'll be the other family with brown sack lunches, right?

OT buuuuttt....what dates will it be for 2008? I think my spam filter grabbed my latest email from them. You are talking about for the specific programs right? I am also looking into organizing a group from the Homeschool List thread on the family board for the end of Oct or early Nov.

 

[earthfaries]

OT buuuuttt....what dates will it be for 2008? I think my spam filter grabbed my latest email from them. You are talking about for the specific programs right? I am also looking into organizing a group from the Homeschool List thread on the family board for the end of Oct or early Nov.

www.disneyhomeschooldays.com Januray 14&15, 2008. I would be interested in a later date next year also. I will try to find the homeschool thread you mentioned.