Big Buddha

16572 W Greenway Rd, Surprise, AZ 85388
Chinese
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Across the available record, Big Buddha has six inspections on file, the first dated 2024. On Mar 5, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near zero violations per visit.

Big Buddha's latest score is in line with the Surprise average of 98. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 10, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Dishwasher in kitchen measured
4-501.114(A-E)
86
Aug 20, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 5, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 6, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cooked chicken (50-55°F), raw beef (50°F), and cooked egg roll (88°F) in a small prep table on the cook line. The prep table measured 53.9°F with the min/max. Alerted the manager who stated they had been having issues with the prep table and had fixed it last week. The manager called out their third-party servicer to come out and fix it today. Staff stated all foods had been in the unit for less than 1 hour. All food was moved to alternative working refrigerators. Adequate alternative refrigeration is available to operate safely. Per the Person in Charge TCS food items will be not be stored in the prep unit until it is in good repair. The reach in the cold holding unit is not to be used to hold TCS foods until it can safely maintain TCS foods below 41°F
4-301.11
90
Sep 12, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Big Buddha last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Big Buddha on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Big Buddha compare to other restaurants in Surprise?

Big Buddha most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is about the same as the Surprise average of 98.

Has Big Buddha's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Big Buddha have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Big Buddha means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.