Chinese · New York City, NY
195-19 Jamaica Avenue
Last inspected Feb 5, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
1 recorded violation
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Feb 5, 2026 · Original Source
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Official score: 28 · Understand this area’s scale
3 recorded violations
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsCold 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.
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureNo hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsOfficial record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Feb 5, 2026 · Original Source
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Official score: 5 · Understand this area’s scale
1 recorded violation
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.
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, May 2, 2024 · Original Source