King Garden Restaurant

1 West 137 Street, Manhattan, NY 10037
Chinese
Last inspected: Sep 16, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Inspectors have visited King Garden Restaurant four times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Sep 16, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Compared to other Manhattan restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 16, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 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
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
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
67
May 21, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 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
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
70
Nov 29, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
70
Oct 18, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was King Garden Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at King Garden Restaurant on file is from Sep 16, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at King Garden Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at King Garden Restaurant.

How does King Garden Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

King Garden Restaurant most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has King Garden Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at King Garden Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at King Garden 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 King Garden Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, King Garden Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.