Chung Ching

26266 Alexander Ave, Bronx, NY

Chinese

Last inspected: Nov 12, 2024

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Chung Ching has been inspected four times since 2022. Chung Ching was last inspected on Nov 12, 2024. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, showing up four times.

Chung Ching's latest score is in line with the Bronx average of 77. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 12, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

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

Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

Feb 1, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

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

02B

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

06D

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

10F

Aug 23, 2022

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain time/temperature control for safety foods (tcs) at required temperatures

05F

02G

10F

Jun 1, 2022

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 10 violations

Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.

02G

Hot food item not held at or above 140º f.

02B

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

06C

Tobacco use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area observed.

06B

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (frsa) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and phorid flies.

04N

Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

08A

Thawing procedures improper.

09B

“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.

20D

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

Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.

20A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chung Ching last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chung Ching on file is from Nov 12, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chung Ching?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Chung Ching.

How does Chung Ching compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Chung Ching most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Bronx average of 77.

Has Chung Ching's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chung Ching have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chung Ching 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 Chung Ching inspected?

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

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