THE BUFFET.

NYC Health Dept

20-07 127 STREET · QUEENS, NEW YORK CITY

Graded B, 23 points (Jan 2026). Other cited on 3 of the last 3 inspections.

3 inspections on record since 2023 · Last inspected Jan 2026 · 2 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 27

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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 dur

Critical Other

Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

Not Critical Sanitation

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 under

Not Critical Sanitation

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

MAR 3

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

Not Critical Sanitation

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

Critical Other

Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

AUG 24

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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 fingernai

Critical Other

Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

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