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Quick Answers
When was Padmasambhava Buddhist Center last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 6, 2026. The result listed by New York State Department of Health was “Critical violations found”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 2 violations recorded, including 2 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
3 inspections on record, from Oct 2, 2024 to Nov 6, 2026.
Has Padmasambhava Buddhist Center ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 2, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
3 inspections
Inspection
Nov 6, 2026
Critical violations found
2 recorded violations
criticalCode 3CFood temperature
Official Wording
Food workers do not use proper utensils to eliminate bare hand contact with cooked or prepared foods.
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
Official record from New York State Department of Health, Nov 6, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 30, 2025
Non-critical violations only
1 recorded violation
minorCode 10BCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.