China Buffet
160-162 West Merrick Road, Valley Stream, NY 11580
Passed re-check · Mar 27, 2026 Directions
78
How the BiteKarma score works
Each routine inspection starts at 100 and loses 7 points for every critical violation and 2 for every other one, half again as much when the same problem was cited at one of the two inspections before. A failed inspection counts as 69 at most. The score averages the five newest routine inspections, with the most recent counting most, and stays below 70 for 90 days after a fail unless the restaurant passes again. 90 and up is excellent, 80s good, 70s fair, and below 70 poor.
At a glance
- Passed 2 of 2 graded inspections since 2026.
- Last inspected Mar 27, 2026: passed with 1 violation.
- 2 critical violations in the last two years.
Inspection history 2 visits
- 2026
- Passed Mar 27
Re-Inspection
1 violation
- Minor Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
- Passed Mar 17
Inspection
6 violations, 2 critical
- Critical Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
- Critical Food from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises.
- Minor Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
- Minor Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils
- Minor Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
- Minor Insects, rodents present
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