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New Kissena Chinese Food Shao

44-29 Kissena Boulevard, Queens, NY 11355
Chinese
Last inspected: Dec 26, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show four inspections at New Kissena Chinese Food Shao stretching back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Dec 26, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.

Looking across the full record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

New Kissena Chinese Food Shao scores about where you'd expect for a Queens restaurant. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 26, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
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
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
74
Mar 13, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
58
Aug 28, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
6 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
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
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
37
Feb 8, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was New Kissena Chinese Food Shao last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at New Kissena Chinese Food Shao on file is from Dec 26, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at New Kissena Chinese Food Shao?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at New Kissena Chinese Food Shao.

How does New Kissena Chinese Food Shao compare to other restaurants in Queens?

New Kissena Chinese Food Shao most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has New Kissena Chinese Food Shao's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at New Kissena Chinese Food Shao have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at New Kissena Chinese Food Shao 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 Kissena Chinese Food Shao inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, New Kissena Chinese Food Shao is inspected around two times per year on average.

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