Lucky Garden Chinese Restaurant

2460 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11210
Chinese
Last inspected: Dec 29, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Inspectors have visited Lucky Garden Chinese Restaurant three times, with records going back to 2023. On Dec 29, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to five violations.

“Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Brooklyn restaurant, which scores around 77. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 29, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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
Mar 22, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
95
May 8, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lucky Garden Chinese Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lucky Garden Chinese Restaurant on file is from Dec 29, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lucky Garden Chinese 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 Garden Chinese Restaurant.

How does Lucky Garden Chinese Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Lucky Garden Chinese Restaurant most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Lucky Garden Chinese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Lucky Garden Chinese Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Lucky Garden Chinese Restaurant 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 Lucky Garden Chinese Restaurant inspected?

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