Happy Garden

706 Morris Park Avenue, Bronx, NY 10462

Chinese

Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Happy Garden has been inspected five times since 2022. On Dec 11, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Among Bronx restaurants, the typical score is 77; Happy Garden is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 11, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 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

Jan 9, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

10F

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

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

Nov 19, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

May 1, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Jan 12, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Hot food item not held at or above 140º f.

02B

Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Happy Garden last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Happy Garden on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains five 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 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Happy Garden's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Happy Garden have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent 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 roughly once per year on average.

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