Taste of China

71-00 Grand Avenue, Queens, NY 11378

Chinese

Last inspected: Dec 31, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Taste of China has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent visit was on Dec 31, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

There hasn't been much movement either way: results have stayed near two violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source has been the most frequent reason, cited one time.

Among Queens restaurants, the typical score is 75; Taste of China is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 31, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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

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

Jul 1, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial 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

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

May 23, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taste of China last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taste of China on file is from Dec 31, 2025. The public record contains three 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 one time, 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 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Taste of China have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around two per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taste of China 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 Taste of China inspected?

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

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