Big Apple Chinese Buffet & Take Out

936 East Tremont Avenue, Bronx, NY 10460

Chinese

Last inspected: Jul 23, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Big Apple Chinese Buffet & Take Out appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 23, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average for Bronx sits at 77, putting Big Apple Chinese Buffet & Take Out on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 23, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Dec 14, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 minor violations.

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Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

10F

Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

10B

Sep 8, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

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Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Big Apple Chinese Buffet & Take Out last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Big Apple Chinese Buffet & Take Out on file is from Jul 23, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Big Apple Chinese Buffet & Take Out?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Big Apple Chinese Buffet & Take Out.

How does Big Apple Chinese Buffet & Take Out compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Big Apple Chinese Buffet & Take Out most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Big Apple Chinese Buffet & Take Out's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Big Apple Chinese Buffet & Take Out have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Big Apple Chinese Buffet & Take Out 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 Big Apple Chinese Buffet & Take Out inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Big Apple Chinese Buffet & Take Out is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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