Mr. King Food Kitchen

579 Albany Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203
Chinese
Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, Mr. King Food Kitchen has four inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Nov 3, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Compared to the prior visit, inspectors found more to write up: five violations versus two before.

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

Mr. King Food Kitchen's latest score of 70 falls below the Brooklyn average of 77. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 3, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 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
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
“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
20-04
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
70
Jun 4, 2024
Cycle Inspection / 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
82
Feb 16, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
78
Jan 9, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mr. King Food Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mr. King Food Kitchen on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mr. King Food Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mr. King Food Kitchen.

How does Mr. King Food Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Mr. King Food Kitchen most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Mr. King Food Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Mr. King Food Kitchen have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around five more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mr. King Food Kitchen 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 Mr. King Food Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mr. King Food Kitchen is inspected roughly once per year on average.