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Big Wong Restaurant

135 North 5 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11249
Chinese
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025
50
Score
High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Going back to 2022, Big Wong Restaurant has five inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to four violations before.

“Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Big Wong Restaurant's 50 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

5
Inspections
4
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 18, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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.
02G
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.
06C
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food contact surface, refillable, reusable containers, or equipment improperly constructed, placed or maintained. unacceptable material used. culinary sink or other acceptable method not provided for washing food.
05C
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
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.
10H
50
Nov 10, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
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.
10F
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.
10B
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
67
May 10, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
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.
06C
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
74
Nov 30, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations.
View 4 violations
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
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.
06C
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
04J
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
55
Dec 29, 2022
Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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.
10F
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.
10B
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Big Wong Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Big Wong Restaurant on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Big Wong Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Big Wong Restaurant.

How does Big Wong Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Big Wong Restaurant most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Big Wong Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Big Wong Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Big Wong Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Big Wong Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Big Wong Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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