New China Buffet

4105 N 51st Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85031

Chinese

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at New China Buffet, the earliest from 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 26, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

“Food storage - preventing contamination from the premises” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Phoenix average 97, so New China Buffet trails the local norm. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 26, 2026

Routine

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

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Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed handwashing sink in the kitchen was used for food preparation at time of inspection. PIC will ensure establishment discontinues use of handwash sink for all activities that are not for handwashing

5-205.11

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed 4 boxes of raw meat stored directly on the floor of walk-in freezer at time of inspection. Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises. This is repeat violation. Manager moved the boxes onto the shelves at time of inspection

3-305.11

Aug 20, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.

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Raw animal food offered for unassisted consumer self-service (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed customer self-service of ice cream from an open container using a shared scoop. The ice cream was not adequately protected from consumer contamination and appropriate barriers such as sneeze guards or dispensing equipment were not in place to prevent direct consumer access and potential cross-contamination. Manager removed the ice cream from service at time of inspection

3-306.13(A)

Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cooked noodles and fried chickens without date marking in the walk-in refrigerator. Manager stated the noodles were prepared 3 days prior to the inspection and fried chickens were prepared one day prior to the inspection. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). Employee put proper date marking on above food at time of inspection

3-501.17

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed several boxes of raw octopus stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises. Manager put the octopus on shelves at time of inspection

3-305.11

Apr 25, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 21, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 18, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 26, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Cooked breaded chicken in walk in refrigerator not date mark as to date prepared. Chicken was prepared wed and Manager date marked at time of inspection with end date

3-501.17

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was New China Buffet last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at New China Buffet on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at New China Buffet?

Across the inspection record, “food storage - preventing contamination from the premises” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at New China Buffet.

How does New China Buffet compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

New China Buffet most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has New China Buffet's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at New China Buffet have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at New China 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 New China Buffet inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, New China Buffet is inspected around four times per year on average.

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