The Buffet

20-07 127 Street, Queens, NY 11356
Asian / Fusion
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Across the available record, The Buffet has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 27, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent visits have flagged additional issues, ticking from three violations up to four.

Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Restaurants in Queens average 75, so The Buffet trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
67
Mar 3, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
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
67
Aug 24, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Buffet last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Buffet on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Buffet?

Across the inspection record, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Buffet.

How does The Buffet compare to other restaurants in Queens?

The Buffet most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has The Buffet's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Buffet have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about three per visit to around four more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Buffet means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is The Buffet inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Buffet is inspected roughly once per year on average.