Xing Long Chinese Restaurant

553 East 169 Street, Bronx, NY 10456

Chinese

Last inspected: Jun 3, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Xing Long Chinese Restaurant, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 3, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up four violations, compared to six violations previously.

Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Xing Long Chinese Restaurant's 74 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 3, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

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

Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

Sep 28, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

10F

Sep 11, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

7 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 10 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

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

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

04L

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

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

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

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

08A

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

10B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Xing Long Chinese Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Xing Long Chinese Restaurant on file is from Jun 3, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Xing Long Chinese Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Xing Long Chinese Restaurant.

How does Xing Long Chinese Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Xing Long Chinese Restaurant most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Xing Long Chinese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Xing Long 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 Xing Long Chinese Restaurant inspected?

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

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