Hong Li Chinese Food

1821 Pitkin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212
Chinese
Last inspected: Jun 30, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Hong Li Chinese Food has three inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Jun 30, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: results have stayed near two violations per 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.

Hong Li Chinese Food's latest score of 82 sits above the Brooklyn average of 77. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 30, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
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
82
Dec 19, 2023
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
Dec 29, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
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
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hong Li Chinese Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hong Li Chinese Food on file is from Jun 30, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hong Li Chinese Food?

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 Hong Li Chinese Food.

How does Hong Li Chinese Food compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Hong Li Chinese Food most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Hong Li Chinese Food's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Hong Li Chinese Food have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around two per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hong Li Chinese Food 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 Li Chinese Food inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hong Li Chinese Food is inspected roughly once per year on average.