Of the 102 health inspections conducted in Monroe County last month, 30 had serious violations, 14 had no violations and 87 had violations that had not been resolved from previous inspections, according to a new report released by the Monroe County Health Department.
According to health.ny.gov, there are more than 90,000 food service establishments in New York State. The scope of inspections includes any public or private establishment that uses on-site kitchens to serve food, including schools, nursing homes, etc.
Due to the large number of food outlets inspected last month, some of the highest and lowest rated restaurants are listed below. You can search for current and past New York State health inspection reports at data.democratandchronicle.com.
Some of Rochester’s restaurants with the most health violations last month
Serious violations must be corrected on the spot, while non-serious violations must be resolved at a future date.
grand super buffet
1100 Jefferson Road, Rochester
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Inspection date: February 25, 2026
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Number of violations: 24 total. 10 critical, 14 non-critical, 0 not fixed at last check
JBC rice noodles (Henrietta)
900 Jefferson Road, Rochester
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Inspection date: February 24, 2026
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Number of violations: 22 total. 8 critical, 14 non-critical, 0 not fixed at last check
Dongling Family Restaurant
1925 East East Ridge Road, Rochester
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Inspection date: February 25, 2026
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Number of violations: 21 total. 11 critical, 10 non-critical, 0 not fixed at last check
Chakara Sushi and Bar
7328 Pittsford Palmyra Road, Fairport
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Inspection date: February 26, 2026
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Number of violations: 17 in total. 6 critical, 11 non-critical, 0 not fixed at last check
Sushi samba
381 Gregory Street, Rochester
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Inspection date: February 24, 2026
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Number of violations: 14 total. 6 critical, 8 non-critical, 0 not fixed at last check
Jeremiah’s Tavern (Penfield)
Read in segments_Chapter 2164 Fairport Road
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Inspection date: February 25, 2026
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Number of violations: 13 in total. 2 critical, 11 non-critical, 0 not fixed at last check
Texas Bar BQ Joint
122 S. Union Street, Spencerport
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Inspection date: February 25, 2026
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Number of violations: 12 total. 2 critical, 10 non-critical, 0 not fixed at last check
Dinosaur Bar and Catering
99 Court Street, Rochester
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Inspection date: February 26, 2026
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Number of violations: 12 total. 4 critical, 8 non-critical, 0 not fixed at last check
slaton square
26 Slayton Avenue, Spencerport
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Inspection date: February 25, 2026
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Number of violations: 11 in total. 3 critical, 8 non-critical, 0 not fixed at last check
Monroe Restaurants and Catering
3001 Monroe Avenue, Rochester
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Inspection date: February 23, 2026
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Number of violations: 10 in total. 4 critical, 6 non-critical, 0 not fixed at last check
Monroe County restaurants had perfect health inspections last month
During the inspection, no health code violations were found in these locations.
Chick-fil-A @RobertsWesley
2301 Westside Drive, Rochester
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Inspection date: February 23, 2026
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Number of violations: 0 total. 0 critical, 0 non-critical, 0 not fixed since last check
SUNY Brockport Jitterbug Cafe
350 New Campus Drive, Brockport
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Inspection date: February 23, 2026
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Number of violations: 0 total. 0 critical, 0 non-critical, 0 not fixed since last check
Fortune Chinese Restaurant
1681 Mt. Hope Avenue, Rochester
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Inspection date: February 24, 2026
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Number of violations: 0 total. 0 critical, 0 non-critical, 0 not fixed since last check
Hfl Csd-High School
83 East Street, Honeoye Falls
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Inspection date: February 24, 2026
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Number of violations: 0 total. 0 critical, 0 non-critical, 0 not fixed since last check
Toast Factory
255 Westfall Road, Rochester
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Inspection date: February 25, 2026
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Number of violations: 0 total. 0 critical, 0 non-critical, 0 not fixed since last check
Ritterbeats Cafe
39 Memorial Drive, Rochester
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Inspection date: February 26, 2026
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Number of violations: 0 total. 0 critical, 0 non-critical, 0 not fixed since last check
Rit-Artesano Bakery and Cafe
39 Memorial Drive, Rochester
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Inspection date: February 26, 2026
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Number of violations: 0 total. 0 critical, 0 non-critical, 0 not fixed since last check
Steve T’s Hot Dish and Potatoes
2260 Lisle Avenue, Rochester
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Inspection date: February 26, 2026
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Number of violations: 0 total. 0 critical, 0 non-critical, 0 not fixed since last check
Webster Correctional Institution-Willink Middle School
900 Publishers Parkway, Webster
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Inspection date: February 26, 2026
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Number of violations: 0 total. 0 critical, 0 non-critical, 0 not fixed since last check
Hellenic Department of Corrections-Community Early Learning Center
1010 English Road, Rochester
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Inspection date: February 27, 2026
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Number of violations: 0 total. 0 critical, 0 non-critical, 0 not fixed since last check
What are serious and non-serious violations?
A spokesman for the New York State Department of Health said red “serious” violations involve “food sources and conditions, food cooking and storage temperatures, food worker hygiene practices, water and sewage, food pest contamination and the use of toxic materials.”
Serious violations must be corrected at the time of inspection because they contain factors that may lead to foodborne illness.
In New York State, restaurant inspections are not pass or fail.
Non-critical or blue violations are not related to factors that may directly cause foodborne illness, but may negatively impact a restaurant’s operations. These types of violations relate to the maintenance, design and cleanliness of the premises.
Non-serious violations are not as urgent as serious violations and must be repaired according to the timeline given by the health inspector.
How often do health inspections occur in Monroe County?
The frequency of food establishment inspections in New York State depends on the establishment’s risk category and the establishment’s history of compliance with health regulations.
High-risk food companies are inspected twice a year, medium-risk food companies are inspected once a year, and low-risk food companies are inspected every other year.
Examples of high-risk food settings include table service restaurants, diners, and school kitchens where food is prepared—sites with complex food processing processes such as preparing food in advance or reheating and cooling food.
Medium-risk food businesses do not require such complex processes as they offer low-maintenance food items such as pizza, burgers, and sandwiches.
Bars and coffee shops are typically low-risk food service venues because their food service requires minimal preparation.
Inspectors from each county health department are trained by the New York State Department of Health to standardize food establishment sanitation inspections across the state. For information about each county health department, visit health.ny.gov/environmental/water/drinking/ctyadd1.htm.
How do I report a food establishment in Monroe County that may be violating health standards?
County health departments are responsible for enforcing public health regulations.
If you suspect a food establishment is dirty or may be violating health standards, report it to the Monroe County Health Department and an inspector will investigate the complaint. To submit a report, please submit a complaint https://www.health.ny.gov/environmental/indoors/food_safety/complaints.htm.
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This article originally appeared in the Rochester Democrat and The Chronicle: Restaurant Inspection in Rochester, NY. Is your favorite place safe?
