What is New China Buffet's health inspection score?

New China Buffet has a SafeDine safety score of 29 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was New China Buffet last inspected?

New China Buffet was last inspected on March 9, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does New China Buffet have?

New China Buffet has 12 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is New China Buffet safe to eat at?

New China Buffet has a safety score of 29/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does New China Buffet serve?

New China Buffet serves Chinese cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

New China Buffet

Name: New China Buffet
Address: 2636 HYLAN BOULEVARD, Staten Island, 10306
Rating: 29

2636 HYLAN BOULEVARD, Staten Island

Last Inspected: 3/9/2026

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0Poor

Chinese•Staten Island

Ranked #733 of 768 in Staten IslandBetter than 90% of chinese restaurants

Stable

2 inspections

Last: Mar 9, 2026

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-71

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-8 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+5 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Inspection History

2 records on file

1 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection1 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Mar 26

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection InspectionLatestViolations were cited in the following area(s).

4 High1 Med

5 total4 risk factors

35/100inspection score

−45 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Risk Factor−10
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.Risk Factor−10
02GCold 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.Risk Factor−10
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5

Base deductions−45 pts

Risk factor bonus (4× +5)−20 pts

May 25

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).

4 High3 Med

7 total3 risk factors

30/100inspection score

−55 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

05DNo hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.−10
02GCold 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.Risk Factor−10
06CFood, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.Risk Factor−10
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

10FNon-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.−5
10BAnti-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.−5
09BThawing procedure improper.−5

Base deductions−55 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

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Data source: NYC DOHMH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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