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Evergreen Buffet
Just came back from Winn Dixie, and noticed a Uhaul
truck by Evergreen Buffet. They were removing the kitchen equipment. Anyone know if they are closing for good, or relocating to another shopping center? |
We were told they are renovating and will re-open as a restaurant, eliminating the buffet
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Evergreen Buffet
Or, the cockroach issue caused a big drop in customers. Restaurant owners very rarely tell people their true intentions.
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When the cockroaches closed down the China Buffet in Southern Trace, the same thing happened. They "remodeled" the whole place and reopened.
The place is still almost always empty. |
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They still have a current health department rating of "U" and a failing score of 65 per the "What the Health FL" app. I hope they have done more than remove the buffet line. They had 10 basic violations, 4 high priority violations, an 2 intermediate violations. 3 of the high priority were repeat violations. IMO, they should be permanently banned from restaurant ownership and involvement. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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Licensing Portal - Inspection Details |
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Cockroaches gotta eat too. :D |
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The report in your link is for the China Buffet Chinese restaurant on Wedgewood Ln. The report I have noted is for the Evergreen Buffet in Pinellas Plaza. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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Bonny - his quote is not about the Evergreen Buffet. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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There you go. In living color too! The app is really one to keep handy if you plan on eating out. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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Ok. Thx. I thought I was responding about Evergreen (Pinellas) Ok, now I see what I did. Sorry for the mixup. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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Dodged a bullet with Giovanni's last week. We went, they are closed for vacation. Then the other couple suggested Red Sauce, I said let's try.... 2 dodged bullets in one night !
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What the Health-Florida |
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And here I thought their special garden salad with the crunchy pieces (which I thought were small pecans) actually tasted good. :D Thanks for the post though and that app is something I am going to download right away. :thumbup: |
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It's called "What the Health FL" Mine is from the Apple App Store. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
Here's the last on Evergreen:
Licensing Portal - Inspection Details |
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Hubby was thinking about going there for his birthday, now we will choose somewhere else.
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I truly try to never bash a place.....but, I admit I have not gone back since they reopened about a year and 1/2 ago. I have been tempted to give it a try. However, I walk past it at least 4 times a week. I always look in to see if there's anyone in there. Sometimes there might be one table with someone eating, but usually not a soul in the place. During season when I see the huge amount of diners waiting outside to get in to Giovanni's,(its right next door), I often wonder if any of them think....hey, lets try this place....no waiting. But, I dont think it happens. Giovanni's is packed and China Buffet is empty. I feel bad for the owners, but unfortunately...like you say Gracie, once they have the bug issue, its very hard to survive. |
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Yup. The app that I noted pulls the current report, verbatim. Much more convenient to use. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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But did you see that the report indicates "Met Inspection Standards During This Visit"! Yikes! |
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I did. Kind of crazy, don't you think? I guess you meet standards unless they close you on the spot. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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To me, it's the extent of the problem and how they deal with it. If the owner knows, or should know, about it - but does nothing - that's a big problem for me. He/she doesn't care about their customers health. For example, I won't frequent McDonalds at Colony Plaza. To be shut down twice in one year clearly reflects the owner's lackadaisical attitude toward cleanliness and public health. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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Hurry up and use those coupons..& gift cards ... Well second thought don't worry about it, you will be grandfathered in... If you don't a believe me Just
Check with the Village Heath Care System... Their picture will be in the dictionary right beside "BAIT & SWITCH" |
You mean those tasty little critters with a glaze and small legs were a problem?
My Uncle, bless is heart was on a troopship in 1917 going over to France etc. First World war. They cooked in large kettles and the cockroaches running across the ceiling would get steamed from the pots and fall in. My Uncle said some of the richer boys on board would throw their soup over the side and not eat. My Uncle and his outdoor friends who camped a lot, hunted a lot, simply took their spoon and flipped the cockroaches over the side. The others refused to eat. After a few days, the rich boys got in gear and flipped the cockroaches out as every one else was doing. End of true story. |
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After being shut down twice, I would hope that they finally hired staff who know what they are doing. However, i won't be dining there. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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Your uncle was a very brave man, in more ways than one. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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