Hop Lee Kitchen

992 Manhattan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11222
Chinese
Last inspected: Nov 5, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Hop Lee Kitchen three times, with records going back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 5, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions”, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Brooklyn average 77, so Hop Lee Kitchen trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
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Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 5, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
67
Jul 11, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
78
Mar 20, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hop Lee Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hop Lee Kitchen on file is from Nov 5, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hop Lee Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hop Lee Kitchen.

How does Hop Lee Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Hop Lee Kitchen most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Hop Lee Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hop Lee Kitchen have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Hop Lee Kitchen means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Hop Lee Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hop Lee Kitchen is inspected roughly once per year on average.