Xin Li

801 59 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

Chinese

Last inspected: Sep 16, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show four inspections at Xin Li stretching back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Sep 16, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Each of the recent inspections has turned up roughly the same number of issues.

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to the broader Brooklyn restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 16, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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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

Aug 1, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

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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

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

Mar 4, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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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

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

Mar 27, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

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

06D

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Xin Li last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Xin Li on file is from Sep 16, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Xin Li?

Across the inspection record, establishment is not free of harborage or conditions has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Xin Li.

How does Xin Li compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Xin Li most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Xin Li's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Xin Li 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 Xin Li 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 Xin Li inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Xin Li is inspected around two times per year on average.

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