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Ling Ling Young

508 Henry Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231
Chinese
Last inspected: Oct 8, 2025
61
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Across the available record, Ling Ling Young has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Ling Ling Young was last inspected on Oct 8, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.

“Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Brooklyn restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

4
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 8, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
Tcs food removed from cold holding or prepared from or combined with ingredients at room temperature not cooled by an approved method to 41 °f or below within 4 hours.
02I
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
61
Apr 26, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
70
Aug 28, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
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
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
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
41
Feb 27, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry is worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ling Ling Young last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ling Ling Young on file is from Oct 8, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ling Ling Young?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Ling Ling Young.

How does Ling Ling Young compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Ling Ling Young most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Ling Ling Young's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ling Ling Young have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Ling Ling Young 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 Ling Ling Young inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ling Ling Young is inspected around two times per year on average.

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