Xinyang Restaurant

136-21 41 Avenue, Queens, NY 11355
Chinese
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
41
Score
High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The health department has logged four inspections at Xinyang Restaurant, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 19, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

There hasn't been much movement either way: results have stayed near eight violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

The city-wide average sits at 75, which Xinyang Restaurant's 41 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

4
Inspections
5
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
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
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.
03A
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
41
Oct 9, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
8 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 9 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
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
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
29
Aug 7, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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
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
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
43
Oct 11, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
6 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
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
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Xinyang Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Xinyang Restaurant on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Xinyang Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Xinyang Restaurant.

How does Xinyang Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Xinyang Restaurant most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Xinyang Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Xinyang Restaurant have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around eight per visit.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Xinyang Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Xinyang Restaurant inspected?

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