Peking Kitchen

724 Lydig Avenue, Bronx, NY 10462

Chinese

Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged five inspections at Peking Kitchen, the earliest from 2023. On Mar 31, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food”, which has been cited three times.

Restaurants in Bronx average 77, so Peking Kitchen is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 31, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Nov 3, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 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

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

02B

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

Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

10B

Nov 26, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

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

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

Jun 20, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

02B

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

10F

10B

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Jan 17, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

06D

Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability.

19-10

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Peking Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Peking Kitchen on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Peking Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Peking Kitchen.

How does Peking Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

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

Has Peking Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Peking Kitchen have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Peking 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 Peking Kitchen inspected?

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

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