Teng Dragon Chinese Restaurant

2923 8 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10039

Chinese

Last inspected: Dec 17, 2024

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Teng Dragon Chinese Restaurant has four inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 17, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The latest visit found three violations, down from four violations the time before.

Across the inspection history, evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Manhattan restaurant scores 77. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 17, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

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

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 14, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 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

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

02B

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

04K

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

06D

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

08A

Dec 1, 2022

Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

04K

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability.

19-10

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

08A

Aug 23, 2022

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

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

04K

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

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

02B

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

06C

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Teng Dragon Chinese Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Teng Dragon Chinese Restaurant on file is from Dec 17, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Teng Dragon Chinese Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Teng Dragon Chinese Restaurant.

How does Teng Dragon Chinese Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Teng Dragon Chinese Restaurant most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Teng Dragon Chinese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Teng Dragon Chinese Restaurant have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Teng Dragon Chinese 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 Teng Dragon Chinese Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Teng Dragon Chinese Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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