Lanzhou Handmake Noodle

136-20 Roosevelt Avenue, Queens, NY 11354
Chinese
Last inspected: Aug 18, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Lanzhou Handmake Noodle has been inspected four times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Aug 18, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F”, showing up three times.

Compared to other Queens restaurants (averaging 75), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 18, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
04J
“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
20-04
70
Aug 21, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
82
Nov 1, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
58
Apr 20, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
06B
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lanzhou Handmake Noodle last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lanzhou Handmake Noodle on file is from Aug 18, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lanzhou Handmake Noodle?

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

How does Lanzhou Handmake Noodle compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Lanzhou Handmake Noodle most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Lanzhou Handmake Noodle's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lanzhou Handmake Noodle have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Lanzhou Handmake Noodle 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 Lanzhou Handmake Noodle inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lanzhou Handmake Noodle is inspected around two times per year on average.