China Moon Open Kitchen

2567 Cropsey Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214

Chinese

Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The health department has logged five inspections at China Moon Open Kitchen, the earliest from 2022. China Moon Open Kitchen was last inspected on Jan 21, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

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

Looking across the full record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Restaurants in Brooklyn average 77, so China Moon Open Kitchen trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 21, 2026

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 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 contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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

02B

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

Jan 13, 2026

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

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

02B

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

04L

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

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

20-04

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

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

08A

Apr 22, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

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

04L

Nov 6, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

02B

02G

10F

Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.

08B

Apr 19, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was China Moon Open Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at China Moon Open Kitchen on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at China Moon Open Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at China Moon Open Kitchen.

How does China Moon Open Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

China Moon Open Kitchen most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has China Moon Open Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China Moon Open Kitchen have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at China Moon Open Kitchen 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 China Moon Open Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, China Moon Open Kitchen is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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