Happy Garden Chinese Restaurant

906 East 180 Street, Bronx, NY 10460

Chinese

Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Public records show three inspections at Happy Garden Chinese Restaurant stretching back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Mar 18, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Happy Garden Chinese Restaurant's latest score of 52 falls below the Bronx average of 77. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 18, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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

06D

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

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

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

04L

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

08A

Nov 12, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-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

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

08C

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

08A

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

28-06

Oct 30, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 9 violations

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

04L

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

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

06E

Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

04J

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

08A

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

Workplace sfaa policy not prominently posted in workplace.

15-37

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

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

28-06

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Happy Garden Chinese Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Happy Garden Chinese Restaurant on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Happy Garden Chinese Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Happy Garden Chinese Restaurant.

How does Happy Garden Chinese Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Happy Garden Chinese Restaurant most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Happy Garden Chinese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Happy Garden Chinese Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Happy Garden Chinese Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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