No. 1 Chinese Restaurant

7 West Tremont Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453
Chinese
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

No. 1 Chinese Restaurant appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 19, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

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 “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F”, showing up four times.

That's lower than the typical Bronx restaurant, which scores around 77. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 19, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
74
Aug 21, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
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
78
Jun 17, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
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 rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
47
Jun 21, 2023
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 10, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Written standard operating procedure (sop) approved by the department for refillable, reusable containers not available at the time of inspection. container construction improper
05H
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
52

Frequently Asked Questions

When was No. 1 Chinese Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at No. 1 Chinese Restaurant on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at No. 1 Chinese Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at No. 1 Chinese Restaurant.

How does No. 1 Chinese Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

No. 1 Chinese Restaurant most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has No. 1 Chinese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at No. 1 Chinese Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at No. 1 Chinese 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 No. 1 Chinese Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, No. 1 Chinese Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.