Bites of Xi'an

318 Livingston Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Chinese
Last inspected: Apr 28, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Public records show four inspections at Bites of Xi'an stretching back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 28, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

By comparison, the average Brooklyn facility scores 77, putting Bites of Xi'an on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 28, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
05H
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
10D
67
Feb 14, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations.
View 3 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 protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
64
Oct 7, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
74
Apr 12, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
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
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bites of Xi'an last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bites of Xi'an on file is from Apr 28, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bites of Xi'an?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bites of Xi'an.

How does Bites of Xi'an compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Bites of Xi'an most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Bites of Xi'an's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bites of Xi'an have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Bites of Xi'an means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Bites of Xi'an inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bites of Xi'an is inspected roughly once per year on average.