Chen Yuan Chinese Food

714 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221
Chinese
Last inspected: Nov 21, 2024
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Chen Yuan Chinese Food appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 21, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Chen Yuan Chinese Food's latest score is in line with the Brooklyn average of 77. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 21, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor 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
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
78
Jun 6, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
82
May 25, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
05H
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
Apr 22, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Appropriately scaled metal stem-type thermometer or thermocouple not provided or used to evaluate temperatures of potentially hazardous foods during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding.
04J
Thawing procedures improper.
09B
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chen Yuan Chinese Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chen Yuan Chinese Food on file is from Nov 21, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chen Yuan Chinese Food?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chen Yuan Chinese Food.

How does Chen Yuan Chinese Food compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Chen Yuan Chinese Food most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Chen Yuan Chinese Food's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chen Yuan Chinese Food have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chen Yuan Chinese Food means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Chen Yuan Chinese Food inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chen Yuan Chinese Food is inspected around two times per year on average.