New Garden Restaurant

1755 Richmond Road, Staten Island, NY 10306
Chinese
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
61
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Across the available record, New Garden Restaurant has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 30, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F”, showing up three times.

That's lower than the typical Staten Island restaurant, which scores around 75. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

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Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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
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
61
Jul 8, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 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
Food contact surface, refillable, reusable containers, or equipment improperly constructed, placed or maintained. unacceptable material used. culinary sink or other acceptable method not provided for washing food.
05C
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
Lighting fixture located over, by or within food storage, preparation, service or display facility, and facility where utensils and equipment are cleaned and stored, which may shatter due to extreme heat, temperature changes or accidental contact; not fitted with shatterproof bulb or shielded and encased, with end caps or other device.
28-03
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
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
55
Nov 13, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
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
74
Mar 21, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
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 New Garden Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at New Garden Restaurant on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at New Garden Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at New Garden Restaurant.

How does New Garden Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Staten Island?

New Garden Restaurant most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Staten Island average of 75.

Has New Garden Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at New Garden Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at New Garden 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 New Garden Restaurant inspected?

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