King Hing

3227A Westchester Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461
Chinese
Last inspected: Dec 12, 2024
58
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 12, 2024. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

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

Looking across the full record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to other Bronx restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

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Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 12, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
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
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
58
Sep 26, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 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
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
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
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was King Hing last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at King Hing on file is from Dec 12, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at King Hing?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at King Hing.

How does King Hing compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

King Hing most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has King Hing's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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