Of the 64 health inspections conducted in Monroe County last month, 27 had serious violations, 5 had no violations and 58 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.
plum garden
3349 Monroe Avenue, Rochester
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Inspection date: January 28, 2026
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Number of violations: 27 total. 10 critical, 17 non-critical, 0 not fixed at last check
Sushi Samba
381 Gregory Street, Rochester
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Inspection date: January 28, 2026
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Number of violations: 20 total. 6 critical, 14 non-critical, 0 not fixed at last check
Lake Chinese food
4462 Lake Avenue, Rochester
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Inspection date: January 27, 2026
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Number of violations: 13 in total. 1 critical, 12 non-critical, 0 not fixed at last check
Fox Deli
1841 Winton Place, Rochester
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Inspection date: January 28, 2026
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Number of violations: 13 in total. 3 critical, 10 non-critical, 0 not fixed at last check
Golden Corral Rochester Hotel and Restaurant
450 Jefferson Road, Rochester
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Inspection date: January 29, 2026
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Number of violations: 12 total. 3 critical, 9 non-critical, 0 not fixed at last check
latino paradise
478 Portland Avenue, Rochester
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Inspection date: January 29, 2026
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Number of violations: 12 total. 3 critical, 9 non-critical, 0 not fixed at last check
Tp’S Irish Pub and Restaurant
916 Panorama Trail, Rochester
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Inspection date: January 29, 2026
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Number of violations: 11 in total. 1 critical, 10 non-critical, 0 not fixed at last check
Monte Alban Mexican Grill (Irondequoit)
845 East Ridge Road, Rochester
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Inspection date: January 27, 2026
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Number of violations: 9 in total. 5 critical, 4 non-critical, 0 not fixed at last check
jamaican soul
211 Genesee Street, Rochester
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Inspection date: January 28, 2026
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Number of violations: 9 in total. 2 critical, 7 non-critical, 0 not fixed at last check
Rosie Nepali and Indian Cuisine
3349 Monroe Avenue, Rochester
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Inspection date: January 29, 2026
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Number of violations: 9 in total. 2 critical, 7 non-critical, 0 not fixed at last check
Rochester restaurant had perfect health inspection last month
During the inspection, no health code violations were found in these locations.
Chapel Oaks & Catering @ St. Ann Community
1550 Portland Avenue, Rochester
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Inspection date: January 27, 2026
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Number of violations: 0 total. 0 critical, 0 non-critical, 0 not fixed since last check
Gates Chili Correctional Facility-Paul Road School
571 Paul Road, Rochester
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Inspection date: January 27, 2026
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Number of violations: 0 total. 0 critical, 0 non-critical, 0 not fixed since last check
Monterey Mexican Fast Food Restaurant
627 Culver Road, Rochester
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Inspection date: January 28, 2026
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Number of violations: 0 total. 0 critical, 0 non-critical, 0 not fixed since last check
Chen Yuan
1750 Monroe Avenue, Rochester
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Inspection date: January 29, 2026
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Number of violations: 0 total. 0 critical, 0 non-critical, 0 not fixed since last check
Riverside Manor (Bishop’s senior residence)
535 Mt. Hope Avenue, Rochester
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Inspection date: January 30, 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?
