Happy Garden

208 East 165 Street, Bronx, NY 10456

Chinese

Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Happy Garden appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 1, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to three violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Bronx restaurants. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 1, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Sep 18, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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

04L

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

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

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

28-06

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

08A

10F

May 9, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

06C

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

02B

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Happy Garden last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Happy Garden on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Happy Garden?

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 Happy Garden.

How does Happy Garden compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

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

Has Happy Garden's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Happy Garden have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Happy Garden 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 Happy Garden inspected?

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

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