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Lim's Chinese Buffet

2412 E Greenway Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85032
Chinese
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Lim's Chinese Buffet has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 4, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

Across the inspection history, “certified food protection manager” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

By comparison, the average Phoenix facility scores 97, putting Lim's Chinese Buffet on the weaker side. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no certified food manager at the time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: Observed in-use plastic cutting board with deep pits and an uneven surface from use over time. Cutting surfaces shall be in good repair and maintained clean. PIC stated a new cutting board has been ordered and will discard the current one in use
4-501.12
90
Oct 31, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple food storage containers with the date mark sticker label still attached in a marked clean dish area. PIC was made aware of the situation and stated they need to remember to take off the date mark sticker before it gets sent to the three compartment sink. PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to ware washing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection
4-601.11(A)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed a leaky valve located back of house for the handwashing sink right next to the prep sink. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. PIC was made aware of the situation and told me that a work order will be put in to fix the leak
5-205.15(B)
86
Jun 23, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 10, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 20, 2024
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: Observed sanitizer levels in the mechanical dishwashing machine to be 10-25 ppm chlorine as measured on chlorine test strips. Machine was primed with sanitizer and multiple cycles were run; observed the sanitizer bucket to be running low. PIC instructed employees to wash, rinse and sanitize all dishes in the 3-compartment sink until dishwashing machine is serviced/sanitizer is replaced. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels, including increasing frequency at which sanitizer concentration is measured
4-501.114(A-E)
86
Nov 7, 2024
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 9, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No Certified Food Protection Manager was present at the establishment during time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Observed raw, peeled potatoes being soaked in water in buckets on the floor, outside of the establishment. Additionally observed boxes of frozen, raw meat sitting on the floor of the walk--in freezer. Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises
3-305.11
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lim's Chinese Buffet last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lim's Chinese Buffet on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lim's Chinese Buffet?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lim's Chinese Buffet.

How does Lim's Chinese Buffet compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Lim's Chinese Buffet most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Lim's Chinese Buffet's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lim's Chinese Buffet have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lim's Chinese Buffet means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Lim's Chinese Buffet inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lim's Chinese Buffet is inspected around four times per year on average.

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