Great China

2154 Forest Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10303

Chinese

Last inspected: Apr 28, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Great China has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Great China was last inspected on Apr 28, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F”, showing up two times.

Among Staten Island restaurants, the typical score is 75; Great China is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 28, 2026

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

No violations found.

100

Feb 11, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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

04L

Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.

10D

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

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

08A

Feb 13, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

4 critical violations.

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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

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

06B

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

06C

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

02B

Jul 24, 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

02G

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Great China last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Great China on file is from Apr 28, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Great China?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Great China.

How does Great China compare to other restaurants in Staten Island?

Great China most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Staten Island average of 75.

Has Great China's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Great China have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Great China 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 Great China inspected?

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

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