Lin's Garden

652 Seneca Avenue, Queens, NY 11385
Chinese
Last inspected: Jan 16, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Inspectors have visited Lin's Garden three times, with records going back to 2022. On Jan 16, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, with around four violations found each time.

The pattern that stands out is evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food, which has been cited three times.

Restaurants in Queens average 75, so Lin's Garden trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 16, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
67
Jun 6, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 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
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
58
Oct 17, 2022
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lin's Garden last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lin's Garden on file is from Jan 16, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lin's Garden?

Across the inspection record, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Lin's Garden.

How does Lin's Garden compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Lin's Garden most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Lin's Garden's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Lin's Garden have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around four per visit.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Lin's 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 Lin's Garden inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lin's Garden is inspected roughly once per year on average.