Taste of China

45-01 Broadway, Queens, NY 11103

Chinese

Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Taste of China appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 3, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.

“Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 75, which Taste of China's 52 doesn't quite reach. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 3, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

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

04L

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.

03A

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

08A

Aug 27, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

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

06D

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

02B

Harmful noxious gas or vapor detected. carbon monoxide (co) level exceeds nine (9) ppm

05B

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

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

08A

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

09C

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

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

28-06

Jun 5, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / 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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taste of China last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taste of China on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taste of China?

Across the inspection record, “live roaches in facility's food or non-food area” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taste of China.

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

Taste of China most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

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

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

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Taste of China means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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