What is A-1 Buffet's health inspection score?

A-1 Buffet has a SafeDine safety score of 68 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was A-1 Buffet last inspected?

A-1 Buffet was last inspected on March 26, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does A-1 Buffet have?

A-1 Buffet has 46 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is A-1 Buffet safe to eat at?

A-1 Buffet has a safety score of 68/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does A-1 Buffet serve?

A-1 Buffet serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

A-1 Buffet

Name: A-1 Buffet
Address: 542 LAKE FLOWER AVENUE, Saranac Lake, 12983
Rating: 68

542 LAKE FLOWER AVENUE, Saranac Lake

Last Inspected: 3/26/2026

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0Fair

American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

7 inspections

Last: Mar 26, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

6.6

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issuesHigh Priority

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-32

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-16 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-10 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+24 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2023

1 inspections

4 high priority

2 basic

Jun

Nov 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

5 basic

Mar 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

6 basic

Mar

Oct 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

5 basic

Oct 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

3 basic

Oct

Dec 2025

1 inspections

4 high priority

6 basic

Mar 2026

1 inspections

5 basic

Mar

Inspection History

7 records on file

7 Inspection

Mar 26

Inspection InspectionLatest

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

8AFood not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)−2
8BIn use food dispensing utensils improperly stored−2
11BWiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions−2
11DNon food contact surfaces of equipment not clean−2
10BNon-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)−2

Base deductions−10 pts

Dec 25

Inspection Inspection

4 High6 Basic

10 total

48/100inspection score

−52 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

1DCanned foods found in poor conditions (leakers, severe dents, rusty, swollen cans)−10
5BPotentially hazardous foods are not cooled by an approved method where the food temperature can be reduced from 120oF to 70oF or less within two hours and 70oF to 45oF within four hours.−10
6APotentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140�F during hot holding.−10
5CPotentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).−10

Basic (6)

−12 pts

8AFood not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)−2
11CFood contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred−2
10BNon-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)−2
12EHandwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing−2
15BLighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans−2
11BWiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions−2

Base deductions−52 pts

Oct 25

Inspection Inspection

2 High3 Basic

5 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

5BPotentially hazardous foods are not cooled by an approved method where the food temperature can be reduced from 120oF to 70oF or less within two hours and 70oF to 45oF within four hours.−10
6APotentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140�F during hot holding.−10

Basic (3)

−6 pts

12EHandwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing−2
11BWiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions−2
8AFood not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)−2

Base deductions−26 pts

Oct 24

Inspection Inspection

1 High5 Basic

6 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

5CPotentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).−10

Basic (5)

−10 pts

8AFood not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)−2
8FImproper thawing procedures used−2
10BNon-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)−2
11DNon food contact surfaces of equipment not clean−2
15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2

Base deductions−20 pts

Mar 24

Inspection Inspection

2 High6 Basic

8 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

5CPotentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).−10
2CCooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.−10

Basic (6)

−12 pts

15BLighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans−2
15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2
11DNon food contact surfaces of equipment not clean−2
15CPremises littered, unnecessary equipment and article present, living quarters no completely separated for food service operations, live animals, birds and pets not excluded−2
8AFood not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)−2
11CFood contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred−2

Base deductions−32 pts

Nov 23

Inspection Inspection

1 High5 Basic

6 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CCooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.−10

Basic (5)

−10 pts

8AFood not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)−2
12EHandwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing−2
11DNon food contact surfaces of equipment not clean−2
15BLighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans−2
14AInsects, rodents present−2

Base deductions−20 pts

Jun 23

Inspection Inspection

4 High2 Basic

6 total

56/100inspection score

−44 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

5APotentially hazardous foods are not kept at or below 45�F during cold holding, except smoked fish not kept at or below 38�F during cold holding.−10
6APotentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140�F during hot holding.−10
5EEnough refrigerated storage equipment is not present, properly designed, maintained or operated so that all potentially hazardous foods are cooled properly and stored below 45�F as required.−10
2CCooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.−10

Basic (2)

−4 pts

11DNon food contact surfaces of equipment not clean−2
8AFood not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)−2

Base deductions−44 pts

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Data source: Florida DBPR · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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