UMI BUFFET
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Address
3839 NOSTRAND AVENUE
Brooklyn, NY 11235
Cuisine
Chinese/Japanese
Inspection Type
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
6 inspections
1 failures
Violations Cited
⚠ CRITICAL
19-06
NYC Health Code Violation 19-06
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
⚠️ Why This Matters
HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 19-06 to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.
📋 Code Requirements
Follow NYC Health Code Article 81 requirements. Implement corrective action immediately. Document all corrections. Train staff on proper procedures. Schedule follow-up inspection if critical.
Inspector's Action:
Violations were cited in the following area(s).