China Pagoda

47-20 30 Avenue, Queens, NY 11103
Chinese
Last inspected: May 5, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged four inspections at China Pagoda, the earliest from 2022. China Pagoda was last inspected on May 5, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

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

“Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Among Queens restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 5, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 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
74
Jul 25, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
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
86
Feb 27, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
74
Jun 14, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during 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
Single service item reused, improperly stored, dispensed; not used when required.
10I
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was China Pagoda last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at China Pagoda on file is from May 5, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at China Pagoda?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at China Pagoda.

How does China Pagoda compare to other restaurants in Queens?

China Pagoda most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has China Pagoda's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at China Pagoda 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 Pagoda inspected?

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