China City Restaurant

308 East 188 Street, Bronx, NY 10458
Chinese
Last inspected: May 6, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

China City Restaurant has been inspected three times since 2023. The most recent report on file is from May 6, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Bronx restaurant scores 77. The record reflects steady performance over time.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 6, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial 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
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
82
Apr 24, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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
78
Oct 26, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
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
64

Frequently Asked Questions

When was China City Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at China City Restaurant on file is from May 6, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at China City Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at China City Restaurant.

How does China City Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

China City Restaurant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Bronx average of 77.

Has China City Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China City Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at China City Restaurant 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 China City Restaurant inspected?

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