China House

484 East 138 Street, Bronx, NY 10454

Chinese

Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

China House appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 17, 2026. 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, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” 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 file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 17, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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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

Sep 5, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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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

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Apr 29, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was China House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at China House on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at China House?

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 China House.

How does China House compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

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

Has China House's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at China House 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 House inspected?

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

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