Asia Buffett

1218 N Westover Blvd, Albany, GA 31707
Asian / Fusion
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
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Score
Low Risk

Asia Buffett, located at 1218 N Westover Blvd in Albany, GA, underwent a low-risk inspection on January 27, 2026. This inspection identified one critical and two minor violations, including issues with food storage, cold holding temperatures, and compliance with specialized processes. Across three recorded inspections, Asia Buffett has maintained a pattern of low-risk classifications.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
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Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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Jun 23, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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Jan 10, 2025
Initial
No violations found.
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Violations — Jan 27, 2026 Inspection
4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed eggs in the prep top cooler not covered. CA: Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. PIC covered the eggs.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods (shrimp and chicken) being held above 41 degrees fahrenheit on the prep top cooler. CA: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. PIC removed the items from the prep top cooler.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
9-2 - compliance with variance, specialized process and haccp plan
Inspector notes: Observed the facility using the acidification process to prep sushi rice without approval from the health department. CA: Before engaging in an activity that requires a HACCP plan, a permit applicant or permit holder shall submit to the local Health Authority for joint review by the State Office of Environmental Health and the local Health Authority, a properly prepared HACCP plan as specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.02(6) and the relevant provisions of this Code if A variance is required as specified DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(5)(a)4(iv), 511-6-1-.04(6)(j), or 511-6-1-.05(2)(v)2. PIC choose to use a rice cooker that will keep the rice at hot holding temperature of at least 135 degrees fahrenheit.
511-6-1.02(5)(a)(b)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)