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Syracuse

Empire Buffet

3179 Erie Boulevard East, Dewitt, NY 13214

Last inspected Apr 21, 2026

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Inspection history

  1. Apr 21, 2026

    7 violations
    • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
    • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
    • Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils
    • Critical:Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.
    • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
    • 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)
    • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
  2. Mar 25, 2025

    10 violations
    • Garbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance
    • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
    • 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)
    • Premises littered, unnecessary equipment and article present, living quarters no completely separated for food service operations, live animals, birds and pets not excluded
    • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
    • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
    • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
    • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
    • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
    • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  3. Dec 11, 2024

    9 violations
    • Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required
    • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
    • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
    • Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils
    • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
    • Premises littered, unnecessary equipment and article present, living quarters no completely separated for food service operations, live animals, birds and pets not excluded
    • 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)
    • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
    • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
  4. Jun 24, 2024

    8 violations
    • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
    • Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required
    • In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
    • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
    • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
    • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
    • 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)
    • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
  5. Sep 14, 2023

    7 violations
    • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
    • Insects, rodents present
    • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
    • 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)
    • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
    • Critical:Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140�F during hot holding.
    • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions

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Source: New York State Department of Health. Data shown unmodified from the official record. See something wrong? Report a data issue.

Empire Buffet — Health Inspection Grade in Syracuse, NY · CleanPlate