Jing Lung Chinese Restaurant

1242 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225
Chinese
Last inspected: Nov 24, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Jing Lung Chinese Restaurant appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2023. The most recent visit was on Nov 24, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

“Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Jing Lung Chinese Restaurant's latest score is in line with the Brooklyn average of 77. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 24, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
74
Oct 15, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
61
Jun 17, 2024
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
May 2, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
74
Mar 20, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
05H
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
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
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
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jing Lung Chinese Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jing Lung Chinese Restaurant on file is from Nov 24, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jing Lung Chinese Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “live roaches in facility's food or non-food area” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Jing Lung Chinese Restaurant.

How does Jing Lung Chinese Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Jing Lung Chinese Restaurant most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Jing Lung Chinese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jing Lung Chinese Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Jing Lung Chinese Restaurant 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 Jing Lung Chinese Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Jing Lung Chinese Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.