Hl Spring Garden

8706 5 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209
Chinese
Last inspected: Sep 11, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Hl Spring Garden has four inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Sep 11, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with three violations after four on the prior visit.

When inspectors have written things up, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Among Brooklyn restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The record reflects steady performance over time.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 11, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
10A
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
78
Aug 28, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations.
View 3 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
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
64
Apr 25, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
70
Oct 14, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
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
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hl Spring Garden last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hl Spring Garden on file is from Sep 11, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hl Spring 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 Hl Spring Garden.

How does Hl Spring Garden compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Hl Spring Garden most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Hl Spring Garden's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Hl Spring Garden have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hl Spring 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 Hl Spring Garden inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hl Spring Garden is inspected roughly once per year on average.