Pearl Garden Chinese Cuisine

145-08 14 Avenue, Queens, NY 11357

Chinese

Last inspected: Oct 22, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Pearl Garden Chinese Cuisine has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 22, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Among Queens restaurants, the typical score is 75; Pearl Garden Chinese Cuisine is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 22, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Jul 25, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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

Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain time/temperature control for safety foods (tcs) at required temperatures

05F

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

Jan 5, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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02G

10F

Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.

10D

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pearl Garden Chinese Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pearl Garden Chinese Cuisine on file is from Oct 22, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pearl Garden Chinese Cuisine?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pearl Garden Chinese Cuisine.

How does Pearl Garden Chinese Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Pearl Garden Chinese Cuisine most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Pearl Garden Chinese Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pearl Garden Chinese Cuisine have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pearl Garden Chinese Cuisine 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 Pearl Garden Chinese Cuisine inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pearl Garden Chinese Cuisine is inspected around two times per year on average.

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