No. 1 Kitchen

839 Prospect Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459

Chinese

Last inspected: May 13, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited No. 1 Kitchen three times, with records going back to 2023. No. 1 Kitchen was last inspected on May 13, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to the broader Bronx restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 13, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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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

Mar 22, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 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

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

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

May 30, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

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

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was No. 1 Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at No. 1 Kitchen on file is from May 13, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at No. 1 Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at No. 1 Kitchen.

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

No. 1 Kitchen most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Bronx average of 77.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at No. 1 Kitchen have averaged around two 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 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 No. 1 Kitchen inspected?

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

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