Lucky Chen Restaurant

8023 Flatlands Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11236
Chinese
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Lucky Chen Restaurant has four inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 22, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, which has been cited three times.

Compared to the broader Brooklyn restaurant scene, this is about average. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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
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
78
Oct 8, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
78
May 18, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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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
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
70
Apr 12, 2022
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Wiping cloths soiled or not stored in sanitizing solution.
06F
Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.
02G
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lucky Chen Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lucky Chen Restaurant on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lucky Chen Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited three 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 78 out of 100, which is about the same as 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 three 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.