New China Buffet 1
Last inspected: Nov 1, 2017
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Score
Public records show 13 inspections at New China Buffet 1 stretching back to 2013. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 1, 2017. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for New China Buffet 1 dates to Nov 1, 2017.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Nov 1, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: Found a black, mold-like substance on the interior portions of the ice machine that makes ice used for human consumption. Instructed facility to remove ice, clean machine, sanitize, and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed plastic grocery bags being used for food storage. Instructed facility to use only food grade materials and to maintain. Observed the shield inside the lower compartment of the ice machine to be damaged/cracked. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the exposed handsink near the prep area to be slow draining. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Observed the left faucet at the three compartment sink near the prep area to have a small leak. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Observed the dipper well to be out of order. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed clutter in the rear electrical closet. Instructed facility to organize and maintain items at least 6 inches off the floor.
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Jul 10, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Observed bulk food containers not labeled. Instructed facility to label and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed the floor drain grate cover near the dish machine to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed heavy grease accumulation on the exhaust hood filters. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed stained/water damaged ceiling tiles all throughout facility. Instructed to replace and maintain.
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Jun 30, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially hazardous food properly thawed
Inspector notes: Observed food not properly thawed: found shrimp submerged in the three compartment sink filled with water to thaw. (Shrimp below 40f) Instructed facility that thawing of frozen food for further processing of use shall be accomplished by storage in a refrigerator at 40�F or less, under potable running water at a temperature of 70�F or below, with sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose food particles into the overflow, or in a microwave oven only when the food will be immediately transferred to conventional cooking facilities as part of a continuous cooking process or when the entire, uninterrupted cooking process takes place in the microwave oven. Facility complied by putting shrimp in a container with running water to thaw. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Previous minor violations not corrected from report # 1975500, dated 11-15-16: Violation 34- "INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ESPECIALLY CORNER FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.-------MUST KEEP FLOORS DRY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE." Violation 35- "FOUND SOME WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE BUFFET AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPLACE." Violation 38- "MUST REPAIR LEAKY (COLD) FAUCET HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE (ACROSS PREP TABLE) IN PREP AREA." Violation 41- "INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR (PAPER GOODS) STORAGE ROOM AND IN CORNER OF DINING AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING." Instructed facility to comply and maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Observed bulk food containers not labeled. Instructed facility to label and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed the floor drain grate cover near the dish machine to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed heavy grease accumulation on the exhaust hood filters. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed stained/water damaged ceiling tiles all throughout facility. Instructed to replace and maintain.
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Nov 15, 2016
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE STORAGE RACKS WITH RUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES WITH RUST IN REAR PREP AREA.--------MUST CLEAN, REMOVE WORN OUT CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP BEHIND (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND DISH MACHINE RINSE SINK AND RE CAULK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION, STORAGE AND PREP SHELVES IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA, BUFFET TABLE WITH DUST ACCUMULATION IN SERVICE AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ESPECIALLY CORNER FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.-------NOTED WATER POOLING UNDERNEATH FRYERS. MUST KEEP FLOORS DRY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND SOME WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE BUFFET AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE EXPOSED HAND SINK (ACROSS COOKING LINE).-------MUST REPAIR LEAKY (COLD) FAUCET HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE (ACROSS PREP TABLE) IN PREP AREA.-------MUST REPAIR INOPERABLE ICE CREAM DIPPER WELL IN BUFFET AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR (PAPER GOODS) STORAGE ROOM AND IN CORNER OF DINING AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WASH CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION. NOTED WASHCLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLE.
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Apr 5, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE BUFFET TABLE OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULBS.
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Mar 28, 2016
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND ALSO NOTED EXCESSIVE GREASE ON TOP AND SIDES OF GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SANITIZING (CHLORINE) TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE FOR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE PREVIOUSLY MENTIONED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1575456 ISSUED ON 09-11-2015. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1575456 ISSUED ON 09-11-2015. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #30 - FOODS INSIDE COOLERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABELED AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. #33 - ICE MACHINE (FOUND ICE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. NOTED INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND INTERIOR UPPER PANEL AND TUBINGS NOT CLEAN WITH BLACK SLIMY MOLD LIKE ACCUMULATION, WHERE THE WATER FLOWS FOR ICE PRODUCTION. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS), EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS, AND DEEP FRYER CABINETS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. #35 - WALL NOT MAINTAINED AROUND DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND SEAL OPENINGS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ---INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN REPAINT OR REPLACE METAL STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. ---INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE. ---NOTED GARDEN HOSE USE FOR WATER SUPPLY AT COOKING LINE IN PREP/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE WATER HOSE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLER, PREP SHELVES, STORAGE SHELVES, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ---INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS IN PREP AREA ESPECIALLY BY DISH MACHINE AREA. ---INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AROUND FLOOR GREASE TRAP BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE BUFFET TABLE OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULBS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED INSIDE REAR STORAGE/BOILER ROOM AND IN REAR PARTY ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WASHCLOTHS MUST BE STORED PROPERLY IN A CLEAN SANITIZING BUCKETS OR CONTAINER.
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Sep 11, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOODS INSIDE COOLERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABELE AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SODA NOZZLES,STORAGE CABINETS UNDER BUFFET COUNTERS, ICE MACHINE, EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS, AND DEEP FRYER CABINETS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES/
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DAILY AND REPLACE ANY BROKEN FLOOR TILE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL NOT MAINTAINED AROUND DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND SEAL OPENINGS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.
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Oct 29, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 22, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, READY TO EAT FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND NO ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE TO BE USED FOR CONSUMPTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Apr 9, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED (SUGAR, RICE, FLOUR). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREMISES USING ALUMINUM TIN FOIL ON SURFACE OF SHELF UNDER GRILL. MUST REMOVE TIN FOIL, SAID SHELF SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAP AROUND HANDWASH BOWL DRAIN PIPES AND WALLS AT BOTH MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL GAPS BETWEEN PIPES AND WALLS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THEROMETER INSIDE STAND UP REACH IN PREP PRODUCE COOLER ALONG COOKLINE (RIGHT SIDE STAND UP COOLER). MUST PROVIDE THEROMETER FOR COOLER.
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Nov 14, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINBOARD (LEFT SIDE) IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN SEAM. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY FIX, NO PLUMBERS PUTTY, MUST BE WELDED SMOOTHLY. SHIELD INSIDE ICE MACHINE IS IN POOR REPAIR, BROKEN AND TAPED. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE SHIELD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: RINSE SPRAYER AT DISHMACHINE AREA IN POOR REPAIR, NO WATER PRESSURE. CURRENTLY USING A HOSE ATTACHED TO UTILITY SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SPRAYER TO OPERATE PROPERLY.
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Nov 7, 2013
License
4 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION AT CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE ICE CREAM FREEZERS. NO SNEEZE GUARDS OR PROPER FOOD DISPENSING METHOD PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE CREAM FREEZERS FROM BUFFET AREA OR CONFIGURE FOR EMPLOYEE SERVICE OF ICE CREAM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINBOARD (LEFT SIDE) IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN SEAM. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY FIX, NO PLUMBERS PUTTY, MUST BE WELDED SMOOTHLY. SHIELD INSIDE ICE MACHINE IS IN POOR REPAIR, BROKEN AND TAPED. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE SHIELD.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ACCUMULATED DUST ON VENT COVERS IN WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE FOR WATER SUPPLY TO ICE MACHINE. RINSE SPRAYER AT DISHMACHINE AREA IN POOR REPAIR, NO WATER PRESSURE. CURRENTLY USING A HOSE ATTACHED TO UTILITY SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SPRAYER TO OPERATE PROPERLY.
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Oct 21, 2013
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was New China Buffet 1 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at New China Buffet 1 on file is from Nov 1, 2017. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at New China Buffet 1?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at New China Buffet 1.
Has New China Buffet 1's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at New China Buffet 1 have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at New China Buffet 1 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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