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NYC DOHMH · CAMIS 50018892 · Chinese

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42-01 BROADWAY Queens 111037189561849
A Queens Chinese mainstay whose 2025 DOHMH closure and 2026 C grade with rat and mice findings undercut its long tenure.
Why this score
  • Most recent inspection: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
  • 20 critical violations on file, weighted by how recent
  • 6 violations cited more than once
How scoring works →

Each entry below is one inspection visit. Violations marked critical are public health risks; everything else is a general code citation.

  1. May 21, 2026
    43
    C
    Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
    Violations were cited in the following area(s).
    • 02G
      critical
      Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
    • 10H
      Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
    • 04K
      critical
      Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
    • 04L
      critical
      Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
    • 02A
      critical
      Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) food not cooked to required minimum internal temperature. • Poultry, poultry parts, ground and comminuted poultry, all stuffing containing poultry, meats, fish or ratites to or above 165 °F for 15 seconds with no interruption of the cooking process • Ground meat, and food containing ground and comminuted meat, to or above 158 °F for 15 seconds with no interruption of the cooking process, except per individual customer request • Pork, any food containing pork to or above 150 °F for 15 seconds • Mechanically tenderized or injected meats to or above 155 °F. • Whole meat roasts and beef steak to or above required temperature and time except per individual customer request • Raw animal foods cooked in microwave to or above165 °F, covered, rotated or stirred • All other foods to or above 140 °F for 15 seconds; shell eggs to or above 145 °F for 15 seconds except per individual customer request.
    • 10F
      Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
    • 08A
      Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
    • 06C
      critical
      Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
    5 critical citations this visit
  2. Nov 6, 2025
    27
    Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
    Violations were cited in the following area(s).
    • 06C
      critical
      Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
    • 04L
      critical
      Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
    • 06E
      critical
      Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
    • 08A
      Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
    • 10F
      Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
    3 critical citations this visit
  3. Jul 25, 2025
    3
    P
    Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
    Establishment re-opened by DOHMH.
    • 10F
      Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
  4. Jul 24, 2025
    10
    Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
    Establishment re-closed by DOHMH.
    • 04L
      critical
      Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
    • 04M
      critical
      Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
    • 04K
      critical
      Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
    • 08A
      Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
    3 critical citations this visit
  5. Jul 17, 2025
    53
    Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
    Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.
    • 04N
      critical
      Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
    • 04L
      critical
      Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
    • 08B
      Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.
    • 28-06
      Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
    • 04M
      critical
      Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
    • 10B
      Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
    • 02B
      critical
      Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
    • 02G
      critical
      Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
    • 04K
      critical
      Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
    • 08A
      Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
    6 critical citations this visit
  6. Apr 7, 2025
    Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
    No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.
    No violations cited.
  7. Feb 29, 2024
    25
    B
    Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
    Violations were cited in the following area(s).
    • 06C
      critical
      Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
    • 04L
      critical
      Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
    • 02B
      critical
      Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
    • 08A
      Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
    3 critical citations this visit
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Grade key · NYC DOHMH
  • A
    Top marks
    score 0–13
  • B
    Some violations
    score 14–27
  • C
    Multiple violations
    score 28+
  • Z
    Pending re-inspection
    borderline
  • N
    Not yet graded
    first inspection
  • No grade posted
    awaiting card
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