New Hot Wok

4912 Avenue K, Brooklyn, NY 11234
Chinese
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Public records show four inspections at New Hot Wok stretching back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Feb 3, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

“Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which New Hot Wok's 67 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
67
Jan 6, 2026
Cycle Inspection / 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
Jul 11, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
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
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
45
Mar 21, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food worker/food vendor does not wash hands thoroughly after using the toilet, or after coughing, sneezing, smoking, eating, preparing raw foods or otherwise contaminating hands or does not change gloves when required; worker fails to refrain from smoking or being fully clothed in clean outer garments.
04D
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was New Hot Wok last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at New Hot Wok on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at New Hot Wok?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at New Hot Wok.

How does New Hot Wok compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

New Hot Wok most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has New Hot Wok's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at New Hot Wok 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 Hot Wok inspected?

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