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New Wah Kitchen

1474 Westchester Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472
Chinese
Last inspected: May 5, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at New Wah Kitchen, the earliest from 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on May 5, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

The city-wide average for Bronx sits at 77, putting New Wah Kitchen on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 5, 2026
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
95
Apr 1, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial 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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
78
Dec 2, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
05H
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
61
Oct 21, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 6 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
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
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
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
20-01
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
55
Jul 15, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
78
Apr 17, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was New Wah Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at New Wah Kitchen on file is from May 5, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at New Wah Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at New Wah Kitchen.

How does New Wah Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

New Wah Kitchen most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Bronx average of 77.

Has New Wah Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at New Wah Kitchen means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is New Wah Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, New Wah Kitchen is inspected around two times per year on average.

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