UMAMI BUFFET exterior
C Grade

UMAMI BUFFET

Failed - Critical Violations Found | FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT

Latest Score

86

Last Inspected

Feb 5, 2026

Violations

5

Critical

5

4.0 (728 Google reviews)

Inspection History

C

Feb 5, 2026

Score: 86

A

Jul 29, 2025

Score: 92

A

Dec 2, 2024

Score: 97

What People Say

All reviews

Casual all-you-can-eat eatery offering Chinese and Japanese food, including hibachi and sushi.

"Some diners say this buffet restaurant offers delicious hibachi, a wide variety of seafood, and fresh food. Other reviews mention the food can be cold and service can be disappointing."

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Inspection Reports

A
February 12, 2026 FOLLOWUP
Score: 100 0 violations

No violations recorded for this inspection.

C
February 5, 2026 REGULAR
Score: 86 3 violations 3 critical
Critical

TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL: PROCEDURES AND RECORDS

Not following written procedures for using time as a public health control. Sushi rice from 2/4/26, 8:45pm being used to roll sushi. Items voluntarily discarded.

Critical

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

The hot water generation/distribution system is not sufficient to meet peak hot water demands. No hot water present at establishment.

Critical

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

TCS food not maintained at 5°C (41°F) or below. Cut cantaloupe and honeydew melon held at 50 degrees F at cold holding bar.

A
July 29, 2025 REGULAR
Score: 92 0 violations

No violations recorded for this inspection.