Chinese · New Dorp-Midland Beach
NEW CHINA BUFFET health grade & inspection history
2636 HYLAN BOULEVARD, Staten Island, NY 10306
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: C (May 5, 2025). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Mar 9, 2026; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
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Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 02GCritical violation
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.
- 04LCritical violation
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 06DCritical violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 08A
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Score trend
NEW CHINA BUFFET inspection history
12 fewer inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2026 | — | 21 | 4 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| May 5, 2025 | C | 33 | 6 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Dec 14, 2024 | — | 27 | 5 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Aug 13, 2024 | — | — | 0 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection |
| Dec 12, 2023 | C | 33 | 5 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Aug 24, 2023 | — | 51 | 8 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
Repeat patterns
Recurring violation codes
Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.
- 02GRecorded in 4 inspections
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.
- 02BRecorded in 4 inspections
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 06DRecorded in 3 inspections
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 06CRecorded in 3 inspections
Food, 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.
- 08ARecorded in 2 inspections
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 09BRecorded in 2 inspections
Thawing procedure improper.
- 10BRecorded in 2 inspections
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.
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Common questions
NEW CHINA BUFFET inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for NEW CHINA BUFFET?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is C, dated May 5, 2025. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 21 violation points.
When was NEW CHINA BUFFET last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Mar 9, 2026.
Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?
Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.
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