FIRST CHOICE BUFFET

Name: FIRST CHOICE BUFFET
Address: 4585 E HWY 20 STE 150, NICEVILLE, FL, 32578, US
Rating: 88.5

4585 E HWY 20 STE 150, NICEVILLE, FL 32578

License #5603762

🍽️ American ℹ️

88.5 Grade B / 100

Solid Health Score

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Latest inspection

April 15, 2026 · 2 findings · 0 critical

Routine - Food

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FIRST CHOICE BUFFET in NICEVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 88.5 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has been inspected 10 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 15, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 28 total violations — 7 critical, 21 minor.

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July 18, 2024

The latest inspection on April 15, 2026 shows 2 observation rows, all minor, which is usually a better sign than repeat high-priority findings.

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FIRST CHOICE BUFFET looks fairly solid on paper. Would you eat here?

B record

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed two containers of cooking oil stored on floor in kitchen. Operator placed off of floor during inspection.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[32-05-4] Bathroom fixture in disrepair. Womens Restroom hand wash sink under counter drain pipe supported by Vehicle jack.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
[08B-48-4] Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Stuffed wontons being prepared in dining room. Area blocked off by dividers and no cross contamination observed at time of the inspection. Preparation of stuffed wontons observed early in process. Operation moved to kitchen during the inspection.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Ware wash area
[38-07-4] Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Fluorescent lights adjacent to kitchen walk in cooler #1 .
[35B-05-4] Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin present . Rear kitchen door observed ajar at start of the inspection. Operator closed rear kitchen door.
[36-27-5] Wall under dishwasher observed soiled with an accumulation of a dark mold like substance.
[08B-02-4] Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Selfie service fried wontons and diced scallions located on Buffet line uncovered . Covered during the inspection.
[35A-02-6] Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area. 2 small flying insects observed in rear storage area of the kitchen in vicinity of rear door . Door observed ajar. Door closed during the inspection by operator.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 6/1/24
[08A-17-6] Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Walk in freezer - speed rack Repackaged raw chicken on tray stored over pork wantons .
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold buffet crab salad 49, squid salad 45 F less than 1 hr. ( second temperatures 39/39F after being placed on ice. ) corrected during the inspection. Make line upright glass door cooler - egg rolls 47, breaded chicken 45, raw chicken 44F ( per operator less than 1 hr )