New China Buffet
2636 HYLAN BOULEVARD, Staten Island, 10306
Should you eat here?
Caution — pest-related violations found across multiple inspections, including the latest (5 months ago).
Last inspected Mar 9, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Mar 9, 2026
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
CriticalRaw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
CriticalFood was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
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.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (3 critical) |
| May 5, 2025 | Grade C | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 6 (4 critical) |
| Dec 14, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (3 critical) |
| Aug 13, 2024 | Grade Pending | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection | 0 |
| Dec 12, 2023 | Grade C | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 5 (4 critical) |
| Aug 24, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 8 (6 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 4×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 4×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
- 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 11 rodent inspections on record, 7 finding rat activity.
- 16 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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