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Restaurant · Chautauqua County, NY

Sakura Buffet

318 East Fairmount Ave #110

Last inspected Sep 16, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Critical violations found
Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

7 inspections

Inspection

Sep 16, 2026

Critical violations found

6 recorded violations

minorCode 12DOther

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Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs

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minorCode 8BOther

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In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored

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minorCode 11COther

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Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred

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A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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criticalCode 5AOther

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Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or below 45�F during cold holding, except smoked fish not kept at or below 38�F during cold holding.

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A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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minorCode 12EOther

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Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing

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A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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minorCode 10BOther

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Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)

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A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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Official record from New York State Department of Health, Sep 16, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 8, 2026

Critical violations found

7 recorded violations

criticalCode 1HOther

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Food from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises.

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minorCode 11AOther

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Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions

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minorCode 8AOther

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Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)

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minorCode 16Other

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Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.

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minorCode 12DOther

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Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs

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A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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minorCode 11COther

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Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred

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A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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minorCode 8EOther

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Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures

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Official record from New York State Department of Health, Jan 8, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 23, 2025

Non-critical violations only

1 recorded violation

minorCode 11DOther

Official wording

Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean

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A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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Official record from New York State Department of Health, Oct 23, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 30, 2025

Critical violations found

3 recorded violations

minorCode 11BOther

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Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions

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A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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minorCode 8BOther

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In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored

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A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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criticalCode 4DOther

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Other Violations Deemed a Public Health Hazard by the Permit Issuing Official {14-1.10(a)}

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Official record from New York State Department of Health, Jun 30, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 26, 2024

Non-critical violations only

5 recorded violations

minorCode 11BOther

Official wording

Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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minorCode 8BOther

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In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored

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A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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minorCode 9BOther

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Tobacco is used; eating, drinking in food preparation, dishwashing food storage areas

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minorCode 11COther

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Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred

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A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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minorCode 8AOther

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Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)

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A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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Official record from New York State Department of Health, Dec 26, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 30, 2024

Critical violations found

16 recorded violations

criticalCode 1DOther

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Canned foods found in poor conditions (leakers, severe dents, rusty, swollen cans)

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A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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criticalCode 5AOther

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Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or below 45�F during cold holding, except smoked fish not kept at or below 38�F during cold holding.

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A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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criticalCode 3BOther

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Food workers do not wash hands thoroughly after visiting the toilet, coughing, sneezing, smoking or otherwise contaminating their hands.

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criticalCode 6AOther

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Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140�F during hot holding.

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minorCode 12EOther

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Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing

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A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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criticalCode 5BOther

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Potentially hazardous foods are not cooled by an approved method where the food temperature can be reduced from 120oF to 70oF or less within two hours and 70oF to 45oF within four hours.

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A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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minorCode 11BOther

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Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions

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minorCode 10AOther

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Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)

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minorCode 11COther

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Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred

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A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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minorCode 10BOther

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Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)

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A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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minorCode 12COther

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Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained

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minorCode 8AOther

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Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)

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A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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minorCode 11AOther

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Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions

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A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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minorCode 9BOther

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Tobacco is used; eating, drinking in food preparation, dishwashing food storage areas

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A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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criticalCode 5COther

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Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).

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minorCode 8COther

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Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils

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Official record from New York State Department of Health, Apr 30, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 28, 2023

Critical violations found

6 recorded violations

minorCode 10BOther

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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minorCode 11BOther

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Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions

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A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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minorCode 11COther

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Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred

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A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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minorCode 15AOther

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Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces

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minorCode 8AOther

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Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)

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A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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criticalCode 2COther

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Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.

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Official record from New York State Department of Health, Dec 28, 2023 · Original Source

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