Lucky Chen Restaurant

1266 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11221
Chinese
Last inspected: Aug 20, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Lucky Chen Restaurant has three inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Lucky Chen Restaurant was last inspected on Aug 20, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to the broader Brooklyn restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 20, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
82
Jan 4, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
82
Nov 30, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lucky Chen Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lucky Chen Restaurant on file is from Aug 20, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lucky Chen Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lucky Chen Restaurant.

How does Lucky Chen Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Lucky Chen Restaurant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Lucky Chen Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lucky Chen Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lucky Chen Restaurant 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 Lucky Chen Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lucky Chen Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.