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Chinatown Buffet

18701 Coastal Hwy Suite 12

Last inspected Mar 18, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

4 inspections

Routine

Mar 18, 2026

Violations recorded

5 recorded violations

notedCode 3-501.16Food temperature

Official wording

Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 7-102.11Other

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Common Name-Working Containers

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 7-209.11Other

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Storage-Other Personal Care Items

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 3-305.11Contamination

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Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
notedCode 6-201.11Cleaning and sanitizing

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Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Mar 18, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Sep 8, 2025

Violations recorded

2 recorded violations

notedCode 6-301.11Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing Cleanser, Availability

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

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notedCode 4-601.11Cleaning and sanitizing

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Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Sep 8, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Mar 4, 2025

Violations recorded

4 recorded violations

notedCode 3-501.16Food temperature

Official wording

Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 3-501.13Food temperature

Official wording

Thawing

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 4-204.112Food temperature

Official wording

Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 3-305.11Contamination

Official wording

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Mar 4, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Oct 2, 2024

Violations recorded

5 recorded violations

notedCode 2-401.11Employee health and hygiene

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Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco

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This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

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notedCode 5-205.11Handwashing

Official wording

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 3-302.12Other

Official wording

Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 3-305.11Contamination

Official wording

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
notedCode 6-501.14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems, Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Oct 2, 2024 · Original Source

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