Asian Buffet & Grill
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
43
Score
Asian Buffet & Grill appears in inspection records 13 times, starting in 2022. On Mar 23, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around nine violations each.
Across the inspection history, “no paper towels” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
That's lower than the typical Sunrise restaurant, which scores around 78. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
13
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
43
Jan 29, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
22
Jan 13, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored next to ready to eat Mac and cheese and ready to eat ribs in walk-in cooler. PIC removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed 0ppm, corrected to 50ppm. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at handwash sink in kitchen next to dry storage area. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in low boy cooler across from cook line, dumpling and wanton cooked 1/12/24 not date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed food stored uncovered in reach in cooler across from frying station. PIC covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
58
Nov 14, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
41
Aug 5, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed at reach in cooler at sushi station. Raw tuna stored above cream cheese. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed at walk in cooler - Raw fish stored above onions. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top cooler. pork rib (48F - Cold Holding). As per operator item not portioned or prepared today. As per operator item held out of temperature for over 6 hours. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top cooler. pork rib (48F - Cold Holding). As per operator item not portioned or prepared today. As per operator item held out of temperature for over 6 hours. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed at back door - sprayer bottle.
41-17-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing station by triple at back wall. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.observed at handwashing station at sushi station. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at walk in cooler additionally at walk in freezer.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles in disrepair. Observed at walk in cooler.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at office/foyer - plastic soda bottles stored directly on floor. Operator stored properly.
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in cooler in front of grill.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at fountain drinks room. Operator stored properly.
21-12-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed at sushi station - opened can stored right on top of plates for display. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at drying rack by dishwasher machine.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer at 34F
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at walk in cooler.
36-22-4
26
Jul 17, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
95
Apr 2, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
47
Jan 17, 2024
Complaint Full
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - Walk-in cooler Observed no handle bowl used to dispense sauce. Manager removed. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. - Cook line Observed a keg of oil stored on floor. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. - kitchen;reach in cooler across from deep fryer. -Observed in use equipment handle not stored above Mac and cheese. -Observed in use equipment handle not stored above spinach. Dry storage area - Observed in use equipment handle not stored above flour. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Kitchen - Observed hood with an accumulation of grease. - Observed cooler gaskets and outer edges with an accumulation of slime.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. - Walk-in Cooler/Reach-in cooler Observed stored chicken and pork ribs uncovered. Manager covered items. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. - Prep table across from walk-in cooler. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution.
21-12-4
74
Sep 13, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
27
Jan 17, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
58
Sep 19, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
50
Jul 11, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef and raw chicken in metal pans wrapped in plastic wrap stored above ready-to-eat ice cream in freezer. Chef removed raw products and moved them to another freezer where they were not placed above other RTE products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. fried rice at 12:00pm (62-64°F - Cooling) 63-64°F at 12:45pm Observed in reach-in cooler across from wok station large container or rice being covered by plastic wrap. Operator stated fried rice was finished cooking at 10:30am. Temperature did not go down upon 2nd temperature check 45 minutes later. Operator moved container of rice to walk-in cooler and uncovered for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Chef closed. **Corrected On-Site**
32-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hibachi utensils stored in bucket of water stored on the floor next to hibachi grill temping at 115°F. Suggested operator to get a metal pan and fill it with water and to hold it on the stove so the temperature is maintained at 135°F or above. Operator replaced water temping at 140°F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Metal container with no handle used to dispense ice in ice machine. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed in employee bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
36-64-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) Chef added more chlorine and retested at 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Asian Buffet & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Asian Buffet & Grill on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Asian Buffet & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Asian Buffet & Grill.
How does Asian Buffet & Grill compare to other restaurants in Sunrise?
Asian Buffet & Grill most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Sunrise average of 78.
Has Asian Buffet & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Asian Buffet & Grill have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Asian Buffet & Grill means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Asian Buffet & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Asian Buffet & Grill is inspected around four times per year on average.
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