Central Florida, October 15, 2025
News Summary
Multiple eateries in Central Florida, including Buster’s Bistro, have temporarily closed due to health inspection violations reported by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Buster’s Bistro, located in Sanford, received over 30 violations, seven of which were classified as high priority. The restaurant was closed for corrective action but reopened within 24 hours. Other establishments in nearby areas also faced similar scrutiny from health inspectors.
Sanford — Six eateries in Central Florida temporarily closed due to health inspection violations. State records identify one of those businesses and provide detailed findings for that location while noting that multiple other restaurants across the region were also impacted.
Key facts at a glance
The information was reported by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). One of the restaurants, Buster’s Bistro, is located at 300 S. Sanford Ave. Buster’s Bistro received a list of over 30 violations during the health inspection. Out of the violations, seven were categorized as “high priority”.
Closure and reopening details
Buster’s Bistro was temporarily closed on Tuesday, October 7. The restaurant took corrective action and the restaurant reopened approximately 24 hours later after addressing the violations. A follow-up inspection will be required for Buster’s Bistro according to state records.
Scope across Central Florida
The report mentions that multiple eateries across Lake Mary, Orlando, Sanford, St. Petersburg, and Tampa were impacted, but details on specific violations for each are not listed. State inspection summaries show the closures were prompted by health and safety concerns identified during routine or follow-up inspections carried out by regulatory staff.
What the DBPR reported
The departmental records list identified violations, closure dates for affected establishments, and any required remedial steps. For Buster’s Bistro, the state file enumerated more than 30 total violations and specifically flagged seven as “high priority,” meaning they were judged to present an immediate risk to public health if not corrected.
What happened at Buster’s Bistro
Officials temporarily closed the Sanford location on Tuesday, October 7 while inspectors documented problems and required corrections. Management reportedly completed the required actions within roughly 24 hours, after which the venue was allowed to reopen pending a scheduled follow-up inspection to verify compliance and closure of the listed violations.
Public health and inspection context
Health inspections focus on conditions such as food storage and temperature controls, cross-contamination risks, employee hygiene, sanitation of surfaces and equipment, and procedural compliance. Violations are typically classified by priority: high-priority items represent immediate threats to food safety; lower-priority items relate to documentation, maintenance, or noncritical housekeeping issues. When high-priority violations are found, inspectors may require immediate correction and, if necessary, temporarily close the establishment until hazards are resolved.
Next steps and oversight
For Buster’s Bistro, state records indicate a follow-up inspection will be required to confirm the violations have been corrected and that the restaurant remains in compliance with public health standards. For the other affected establishments in Lake Mary, Orlando, Sanford, St. Petersburg, and Tampa, the report does not provide itemized violations in the publicly available summary, and further details would come from additional inspection reports or local regulatory updates.
Record of publication
The report was published by Anthony Talcott, a digital journalist, on October 15, 2025. That publication date and authorship appear on the state-summary release tied to these inspection outcomes.
What this means for customers
Customers should consider current inspection status before dining and may check state or local public health listings for the latest inspection reports. When a business reopens after a closure for violations, a follow-up inspection is typically required to ensure that corrective actions were effective.
FAQ
Which restaurants were closed?
Six eateries in Central Florida temporarily closed due to health inspection violations.
Who reported the closures?
The information was reported by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
Where is Buster’s Bistro located?
One of the restaurants, Buster’s Bistro, is located at 300 S. Sanford Ave.
How many violations did Buster’s Bistro receive?
Buster’s Bistro received a list of over 30 violations during the health inspection.
How many were high priority?
Out of the violations, seven were categorized as “high priority”.
When was Buster’s Bistro closed and reopened?
Buster’s Bistro was temporarily closed on Tuesday, October 7. The restaurant reopened approximately 24 hours later after addressing the violations.
Will there be another inspection?
A follow-up inspection will be required for Buster’s Bistro according to state records.
Were other cities affected?
The report mentions that multiple eateries across Lake Mary, Orlando, Sanford, St. Petersburg, and Tampa were impacted, but details on specific violations for each are not listed.
When was this information published?
The report was published by Anthony Talcott, a digital journalist, on October 15, 2025.
Quick chart: Key features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Number of eateries closed | Six |
| Region affected | Central Florida (Lake Mary, Orlando, Sanford, St. Petersburg, Tampa) |
| Reporting agency | Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) |
| Specific location highlighted | Buster’s Bistro, 300 S. Sanford Ave |
| Total violations listed for Buster’s Bistro | Over 30 violations |
| High-priority violations | Seven |
| Closure date for Buster’s Bistro | Tuesday, October 7 |
| Time to reopen | Approximately 24 hours later |
| Follow-up required? | Yes — a follow-up inspection will be required for Buster’s Bistro according to state records. |
| Publication date of report | October 15, 2025 |
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