Golden Kitchen

79-09 Jamaica Avenue, Queens, NY 11421
Chinese
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Golden Kitchen has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 3, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around one violation to closer to four violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, which has been cited three times.

Compared to the broader Queens restaurant scene, where the average is 75, this is a stronger showing. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 minor violations.
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Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled do not use
09A
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
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
82
May 20, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
May 24, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Golden Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Golden Kitchen on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Golden Kitchen?

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

How does Golden Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Golden Kitchen most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Golden Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Golden Kitchen have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Golden Kitchen 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 Golden Kitchen inspected?

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