Great Wall Kitchen

991 Prospect Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459

Chinese

Last inspected: Jan 15, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Great Wall Kitchen has four inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Great Wall Kitchen was last inspected on Jan 15, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions”, showing up three times.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Great Wall Kitchen's 74 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 15, 2025

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor 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

Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

10B

Nuisance created or allowed to exist. facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.

28-01

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

Dec 6, 2023

Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

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

04L

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

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

04K

Nuisance created or allowed to exist. facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.

28-01

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

08A

10B

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Jul 13, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

02G

After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

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

08A

Jan 19, 2022

Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

04L

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Great Wall Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Great Wall Kitchen on file is from Jan 15, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Great Wall Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Great Wall Kitchen.

How does Great Wall Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Great Wall Kitchen most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Great Wall Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Great Wall Kitchen have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Great Wall 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 Great Wall Kitchen inspected?

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

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