Great Wall Restaurant

1179 Pugsley Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472
Chinese
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
61
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The health department has logged three inspections at Great Wall Restaurant, the earliest from 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 22, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

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

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average Bronx facility scores 77, putting Great Wall Restaurant on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
61
Jan 31, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
70
Sep 25, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
05H
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Great Wall Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Great Wall Restaurant on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Great Wall Restaurant?

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 Great Wall Restaurant.

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

Great Wall Restaurant most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

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

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Great Wall Restaurant 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 Restaurant inspected?

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