Tian Jin Chinese Restaurant

135-02 Roosevelt Avenue, Queens, NY 11354
Chinese
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Across the available record, Tian Jin Chinese Restaurant has five inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 13, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.

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

That's lower than the typical Queens restaurant, which scores around 75. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
70
Mar 24, 2026
Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
05H
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
04J
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
41
Jun 23, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
74
Feb 21, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
10A
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
74
Apr 27, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 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
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
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
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tian Jin Chinese Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tian Jin Chinese Restaurant on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tian Jin Chinese Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tian Jin Chinese Restaurant.

How does Tian Jin Chinese Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Tian Jin Chinese Restaurant most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Tian Jin Chinese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Tian Jin Chinese Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Tian Jin Chinese Restaurant 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 Tian Jin Chinese Restaurant inspected?

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