Lin's Grand Buffet
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
82
Score
Lin's Grand Buffet, located at 1215 S Ellsworth Rd in Mesa, AZ, underwent a low-risk inspection on February 17, 2026. This inspection identified one major and two minor violations, including issues related to Time as a Public Health Control, documentation, thawing, and covering receptacles. Across seven scored inspections, Lin's Grand Buffet has predominantly maintained a low-risk status.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
82
Oct 16, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
90
May 12, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.
74
Mar 12, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Mar 11, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
70
Nov 26, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation.
86
Jul 11, 2024
Routine
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
39
Violations — Feb 17, 2026 Inspection
Time used as public health control not properly documented
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed all food items on buffet line and sushi station using time as a control without time mark. Manager stated all food items were taken out from temperature control about one hour prior to inspection. Reviewed the time as a control policy with manager. Manager put time mark on all food items at time of inspection
3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)
Food thawed using improper method
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw chickens thawing in the prep sink in the still water at time of inspection, manager stated the chickens were thawing for less than one hour and will be processed shortly. All foods being thawed from frozen must be thawed in an approved manner. Foods must be thawed under refrigeration, under cold running water, or as part of the cooking process. Employee started to process the raw chicken at time of inspection
3-501.13
Covering Receptacles
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed outside dumpsters with lids opened at time of inspection. All dumpsters must be closed at all times. Manager closed the dumpters at time of inspection
5-501.113
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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