Sweet Garden Chinese Takeout Restaurant

79-22 Parsons Boulevard, Queens, NY 11366
Chinese
Last inspected: May 28, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Sweet Garden Chinese Takeout Restaurant has four inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Sweet Garden Chinese Takeout Restaurant was last inspected on May 28, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have flagged additional issues, ticking from two violations up to three.

Across the inspection history, cold TCS food item held above 41 °F is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average is 75, putting Sweet Garden Chinese Takeout Restaurant squarely in typical territory. The record reflects steady performance over time.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 28, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
78
Dec 18, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
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
74
Aug 19, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Reopening 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
Aug 17, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
7 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
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
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
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
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
30

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sweet Garden Chinese Takeout Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sweet Garden Chinese Takeout Restaurant on file is from May 28, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sweet Garden Chinese Takeout Restaurant?

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

How does Sweet Garden Chinese Takeout Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Sweet Garden Chinese Takeout Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has Sweet Garden Chinese Takeout Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Sweet Garden Chinese Takeout Restaurant have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around three more recently.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sweet Garden Chinese Takeout 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 Sweet Garden Chinese Takeout Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sweet Garden Chinese Takeout Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.