Tong

321 Starr Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

Thai

Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Tong three times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Mar 5, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

Looking across the full record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Among Brooklyn restaurants, the typical score is 77; Tong is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 5, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.

08B

Mar 8, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations.

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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

Apr 4, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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

02B

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

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tong last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tong on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tong?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tong.

How does Tong compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Tong most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Tong's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Tong have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tong 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 Tong inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tong is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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