King Kew Garden

116-49 Queens Boulevard, Queens, NY 11375

Chinese

Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

King Kew Garden has been inspected four times since 2023. The most recent report on file is from Mar 2, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

There hasn't been much movement either way: results have stayed near five violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been establishment is not free of harborage or conditions, showing up three times.

Compared to other Queens restaurants (averaging 75), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 2, 2026

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 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

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

04M

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Nuisance created or allowed to exist. facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.

28-01

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

08A

Nov 14, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.

06B

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

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

08A

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

May 9, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

10B

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

08A

May 16, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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

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

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Frequently Asked Questions

When was King Kew Garden last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at King Kew Garden on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at King Kew Garden?

Across the inspection record, establishment is not free of harborage or conditions has been cited three times, more than any other issue at King Kew Garden.

How does King Kew Garden compare to other restaurants in Queens?

King Kew Garden most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at King Kew Garden have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around five per visit.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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

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