Hong Kong Jackie Chinese Restaurant

610 Melrose Avenue, Bronx, NY 10455

Chinese

Last inspected: Dec 18, 2024

100

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show four inspections at Hong Kong Jackie Chinese Restaurant stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 18, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Bronx average 77, so Hong Kong Jackie Chinese Restaurant is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 18, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 3, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 9 violations

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

06D

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

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

04L

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

Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.

10D

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

10G

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

08A

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

08C

May 17, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations.

View 2 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

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

02B

Mar 14, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations.

View 4 violations

Food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal product temperature is reduced from 140º f to 70º f or less within 2 hours, and from 70º f to 41º f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

Appropriately scaled metal stem-type thermometer or thermocouple not provided or used to evaluate temperatures of potentially hazardous foods during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding.

04J

Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

04L

Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.

02G

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hong Kong Jackie Chinese Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hong Kong Jackie Chinese Restaurant on file is from Dec 18, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hong Kong Jackie Chinese Restaurant?

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

How does Hong Kong Jackie Chinese Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Hong Kong Jackie Chinese Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Hong Kong Jackie Chinese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Hong Kong Jackie Chinese Restaurant have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hong Kong Jackie Chinese Restaurant 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 Hong Kong Jackie Chinese Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hong Kong Jackie Chinese Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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