Lin's Grand Buffet

10021 N Metro Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85051

Chinese

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Lin's Grand Buffet appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2025. On Feb 4, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Looking across the full record, “time as a public health control” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

By comparison, the average Phoenix facility scores 97, putting Lin's Grand Buffet on the weaker side. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 4, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.

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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed chlorine sanitizer at ware wash machine less than 10 ppm at time of inspection. Reviewed the sanitizer parameters with manager. Employee set up 3 compartment sink and contacted technician at time of inspection

4-501.114(A-E)

Time used as public health control not properly documented (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cooked noodles, raw pork and raw beef which were under time as a control passed 4 hours, employee stated the above food were changed about one hour prior to inspection and forgot to record. Reviewed the time as a control policy with manager and employee. Employee put the proper times on time log at time of inspection. This is a 3rd repeat violation

3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)

Oct 30, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 corrected on site.

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Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed raw salmon stored above imitation crab meat and cheese in the prep cooler at sushi station. Also observed raw beef and raw pork stored above raw washed vegetables, and raw shrimp stored above fried chicken in the walk-in refrigerator. Reviewed food storage chart with manager. Manager re-arrange the above food items according to food storage chart at time of inspection

3-302.11(A1-2)

Time used as public health control not properly documented (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed no time stamp on sushi at sushi station. Reviewed the time as a control policy with manager. Employee stated the sushi were prepared less than 1 hour prior to inspection. Manager put time stamp on sushi at time of inspection

3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cooked rice in two shallow trays and cooked noodle in 5 shallow trays cooling at room temperature with internal temperatures between 79* F to 110*F. Explained cooling requirements and cooling methods with manager. Employee stated that the cooked rice and cooked noodle were prepared about 30 minutes prior to inspection. Manager moved the cooked rice and cooked noodle to walk-in refrigerator for fast cooling at time of inspection

3-501.15(A)

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed no paper towel at the hand washing sink at front service station. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Manager restocked the paper towel at time of inspection

6-301.12

Jul 30, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.

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Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed raw fish and raw pork stored above fried chicken and raw pork and raw beef stored above cooked sausage in the walk-in refrigerator, also observed raw fish stored above imitation crab meat and ready-to-eat sauces at sushi prep cooler. reviewed the food storage chart with manager, manager relocated the raw fish, raw pork and raw fish to bottom shelves at time of inspection

3-302.11(A1-2)

Time used as public health control not properly documented (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Establishment uses time as a control at sushi station and cold bar; time logs were not filled at time of inspection. Manager filled the time logs at time of inspection. This is a repeat violation

3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)

Mar 19, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Time used as public health control not properly documented

Inspector notes: Establishment uses time as control for all hot/cold TCS buffet items. Documentation was not available for individual items. Logs were completed at time of inspection. Discussed maintaining logs

3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)

Improper cooling methods used

Inspector notes: Observed cooked chicken cooling at room temperature. The internal temperature was 75-80 degrees F. Per PIC, the chicken had been cooling for approximately one hour. The chicken was placed in the walk-in refrigerator at time of inspection. Discussed placing food in the walk-in refrigerator for active cooling at 135 degrees F

3-501.15(A)

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Establishment operating without a certified food manager present

2-102.12(A)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lin's Grand Buffet last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lin's Grand Buffet on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lin's Grand Buffet?

Across the inspection record, “time as a public health control” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Lin's Grand Buffet.

How does Lin's Grand Buffet compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Lin's Grand Buffet most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Lin's Grand Buffet's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lin's Grand Buffet have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lin's Grand 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.

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