The Buffs

13-13 40 Avenue, Queens, NY 11101
Thai
Last inspected: Jan 17, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records currently show only two inspections for The Buffs. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 17, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

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

The city-wide average is 75, putting The Buffs squarely in typical territory. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 17, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
74
Apr 18, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
10D
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
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Buffs last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Buffs on file is from Jan 17, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does The Buffs compare to other restaurants in Queens?

The Buffs most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has The Buffs' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Buffs have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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