Jin Xi

36-22A Union Street, Queens, NY 11354

American

Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. On Mar 30, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to seven violations.

The city-wide average sits at 75, which Jin Xi's 58 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 30, 2026

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

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

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

08A

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

10B

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

Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

Jan 17, 2026

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations.

View 4 violations

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

04H

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jin Xi last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jin Xi on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Jin Xi compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Jin Xi most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Jin Xi's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Jin Xi have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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