No. 1 Chinese Restaurant

2319 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11229
Chinese
Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at No. 1 Chinese Restaurant, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Dec 4, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about five violations before that.

“Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to the broader Brooklyn restaurant scene, this is about average. The record reflects steady performance over time.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 4, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
78
Aug 20, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
7 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.
03A
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
32
Sep 26, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95

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 Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at No. 1 Chinese Restaurant.

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

No. 1 Chinese Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at No. 1 Chinese Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

Based on the inspection history on file, No. 1 Chinese Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.