Lin's Chinese Buffet
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
86
Score
Lin's Chinese Buffet, located at 7406 W Mcdowell Rd in Phoenix, AZ, had one critical violation during its most recent inspection on March 25, 2026. This violation concerned the separation, packaging, and segregation of packaged and unpackaged food, as well as protection from cross-contamination. Across six scored inspections, Lin's Chinese Buffet has historically maintained a low-risk status.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
86
Oct 22, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 5 corrected on site.
61
Jun 12, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 16, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 21, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
86
Jul 8, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Violations — Mar 25, 2026 Inspection
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw shrimp stored above cooked noodle and raw chicken stored above ready-to-eat sauces at steak station, also observed raw shell eggs stored above cut and washed vegetables in the prep cooler in the kitchen. Reviewed the food storage chart with manager. Manager moved the above raw animal food items to bottom shelves at time of inspection
3-302.11(A1-2)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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