27 Rochester restaurants cited for critical health violations. See the list

Of 64 health inspections conducted in Monroe County last month, 27 had critical violations, five had no violations and 58 had uncorrected violations from previous inspections, according to new reports released by the Monroe County Health Department.

There are more than 90,000 food service establishments in New York state. health.ny.gov. Inspections include any public or private establishment that uses an on-site kitchen for food service; This includes schools, nursing homes and more.

Due to the volume of food establishments inspected last month, a selection of the highest and lowest rated restaurants are shown below. You can search for current and past New York state health inspection reports. data.demokratandchronicle.com.

Some Rochester restaurants with the most health violations last month

Critical violations should be corrected immediately, while non-critical violations should be addressed at a later date.

Plum Orchard

3349 Monroe Boulevard, Rochester

• Inspection date: January 28, 2026

• Violations: 27 total. 10 critical, 17 non-critical, 0 not fixed in previous review

Sushi Samba

381 Gregory Street, Rochester

• Inspection date: January 28, 2026

• Violations: 20 total. 6 critical, 14 non-critical, 0 not fixed in previous review

Lake Chinese Food

4462 Lake Boulevard, Rochester

• Inspection date: January 27, 2026

• Violations: 13 total. 1 critical, 12 non-critical, 0 unfixed from previous review

Fox’s Delicatessen

1841 Winton Place, Rochester

• Inspection date: January 28, 2026

• Violations: 13 total. 3 critical, 10 not critical, 0 not fixed in previous review

Golden Corral Rochester and Catering

450 Jefferson Road, Rochester

• Inspection date: January 29, 2026

• Violations: 12 total. 3 critical, 9 not critical, 0 not fixed in previous review

Latins’ Paradise

478 Portland Boulevard, Rochester

• Inspection date: January 29, 2026

• Violations: 12 total. 3 critical, 9 not critical, 0 not fixed in previous review

Tp\’S Irish Pub and Restaurant

916 Panorama Road, Rochester

• Inspection date: January 29, 2026

• Violations: 11 total. 1 critical, 10 non-critical, 0 unfixed from previous review

Monte Alban Mexican Grill (Irondequoit)

845 East Ridge Road, Rochester

• Inspection date: January 27, 2026

• Violations: 9 total. 5 critical, 4 non-critical, 0 not fixed from previous inspection

Jamaican Spirit

211 Genesee Street, Rochester

• Inspection date: January 28, 2026

• Violations: 9 total. 2 critical, 7 non-critical, 0 not fixed from previous inspection

Rosie Nepal and Indian Cuisine

3349 Monroe Boulevard, Rochester

• Inspection date: January 29, 2026

• Violations: 9 total. 2 critical, 7 non-critical, 0 not fixed from previous inspection

Rochester restaurants that received perfect health inspections last month

No violations of health rules were found during the inspections carried out in these workplaces.

Chapel Oaks and Catering @ St. Ann’s Community

1550 Portland Boulevard, Rochester

• Inspection date: January 27, 2026

• Violations: 0 total. 0 critical, 0 non-critical, 0 not fixed from previous inspection

Gates Chili Csd-Paul Road School

571 Paul Road, Rochester

• Inspection date: January 27, 2026

• Violations: 0 total. 0 critical, 0 non-critical, 0 not fixed from previous inspection

Taqueria Monterrey

627 Culver Road, Rochester

• Inspection date: January 28, 2026

• Violations: 0 total. 0 critical, 0 non-critical, 0 not fixed from previous inspection

Chen Garden

1750 Monroe Avenue, Rochester

• Inspection date: January 29, 2026

• Violations: 0 total. 0 critical, 0 non-critical, 0 not fixed from previous inspection

River Edge Manor (Episcopal Senior Residence)

535 Mt. Hope Avenue, Rochester

• Inspection date: January 30, 2026

• Violations: 0 total. 0 critical, 0 non-critical, 0 not fixed from previous inspection

What are critical and non-critical violations?

Red “critical” violations include “food source and condition, food cooking and storage temperatures, food handler hygiene practices, water and sewage, contamination of food with pests and use of toxic materials,” according to a spokesperson for the New York State Department of Health.

Critical violations must be corrected during the inspection because they involve factors that can lead to foodborne illnesses.

In New York state, restaurant inspections are not conducted on a pass or fail basis.

Non-critical or blue violations are not directly related to factors that can cause foodborne illness, but can have a negative impact on the operation of the restaurant. Such violations relate to the maintenance, design and cleanliness of the facility.

Non-critical violations are not as urgent as critical ones and must be corrected within the time allowed by the health inspector.

How often are health inspections performed in Monroe County?

The frequency of food business inspections in New York state depends on the risk category of the business and its history of health code compliance.

High-risk food businesses are inspected twice a year, medium-risk food businesses are inspected once a year, and low-risk food businesses are inspected every two years.

Examples of high-risk food establishments include restaurants that serve table service, cafeterias and school kitchens that prepare meals. These are businesses that have complex food processes, such as pre-preparing food or reheating and cooling food.

Medium-risk food businesses do not need such complex processes because they offer low-maintenance foods such as pizza, burgers and sandwiches.

Bars and cafes are typically low-risk food service establishments due to the minimal preparation required to serve food.

Inspectors from health departments in each county are trained by the New York State Department of Health to standardize food business health inspections statewide. You can find information about each county’s health department at: health.ny.gov/environmental/water/drinking/ctyadd1.htm.

How do I report food businesses that may be violating health standards in Monroe County?

The health department in each respective county is responsible for enforcing public health regulations.

If you suspect a food establishment is dirty or is violating health standards, report them to the Monroe County Health Department; An investigator will investigate the complaint. To submit a report, send a complaint to: https://www.health.ny.gov/environmental/indoors/food_safety/complaints.htm.

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This article first appeared in the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Restaurant inspections in Rochester NY. How safe is your favorite place?