Taste of China

5705 5 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220
Chinese
Last inspected: May 12, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Taste of China four times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on May 12, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Taste of China's latest score is in line with the Brooklyn average of 77. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 12, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 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
Toxic chemical or pesticide improperly stored or used such that food contamination may occur.
04E
74
Mar 14, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
82
May 22, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
67
May 19, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taste of China last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taste of China on file is from May 12, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taste of China?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taste of China.

How does Taste of China compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Taste of China most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Taste of China's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taste of China have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Taste of China means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Taste of China inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taste of China is inspected roughly once per year on average.