Lao Di Fang

773 51 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220
Chinese
Last inspected: Sep 16, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Lao Di Fang has been inspected three times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Sep 16, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at one versus three before.

Looking across the full record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Brooklyn restaurant scores 77. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 16, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Shellfish not from approved source, not or improperly tagged/labeled; tags not retained for 90 days.
03B
86
Jun 25, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
64
Jun 1, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lao Di Fang last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lao Di Fang on file is from Sep 16, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lao Di Fang?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lao Di Fang.

How does Lao Di Fang compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Lao Di Fang most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Lao Di Fang's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Lao Di Fang have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about three previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lao Di Fang means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Lao Di Fang inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lao Di Fang is inspected roughly once per year on average.