Chinese Restaurant Inspection Grades in New York City

2,268 Chinese restaurants inspected. 86.6% earned a Grade A.

2,268
Restaurants
86.6%
Grade A
1.1%
Grade C

Grade distribution

Grade A86.6%1,395
Grade B12.3%198
Grade C1.1%18

There are 2,268 Chinese restaurants in New York City tracked by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Of those with a current letter grade, 86.6% have earned a Grade A, the highest mark for food safety. This is below the citywide average of 92.5%, suggesting that Chinese restaurants may face more inspection challenges.

Grade C restaurants — those scoring 28 or more violation points — account for 1.1% of graded Chinese establishments. Common violations across all cuisines include improper food temperature, evidence of pests, and inadequate hand-washing facilities.

When choosing a Chinese restaurant in NYC, the letter grade posted in the front window is your quickest indicator of food safety. A Grade A means the fewest violations were found. Check the inspection date to see how recent the result is.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Worst-scored restaurants

NameBoroughGradeScoreDate
FARMERS RESTAURANTBrooklynC60Aug 21, 2025
TANGY NOODLEManhattanC51Nov 13, 2025
MILUManhattanC49Aug 11, 2025
NEW WAH KITCHENBronxC46Dec 02, 2025
XINYANG RESTAURANTQueensC46Oct 09, 2025
3 TIMESBrooklynC44Apr 09, 2025
MAPLE GARDEN RESTAURANTQueensC43Nov 22, 2025
QUEENS BUFFET & CAJUN SEAFOODQueensC41Dec 23, 2025
DUMPLING XIManhattanC40Jul 23, 2025
BAO BUTONGQueensC39Jan 05, 2026
KA LOK KITCHENQueensC39Oct 02, 2025
BUND DUMPLING HOUSEQueensC37Aug 27, 2025
TASTY COW 88 SZECHUAN CUISINEQueensC34Jul 18, 2025
CHINA FUNQueensC33Jan 31, 2025
PROFIT CHINESE RESTAURANTManhattanC32Oct 08, 2025

Performance by borough

BoroughRestaurants% Grade A% Grade C
Bronx18788.2%0.5%
Brooklyn52387.8%0.6%
Manhattan34686.1%1.2%
Queens50984.9%2.0%
Staten Island4591.1%0.0%

Frequently asked questions

How many Chinese restaurants in NYC have a Grade A?+

There are currently 1,395 Chinese restaurants in New York City with a Grade A, representing 86.6% of all graded Chinese establishments.

What percentage of Chinese restaurants have a Grade C?+

1.1% of graded Chinese restaurants in NYC have a Grade C, meaning they scored 28 or more violation points during their most recent inspection.

Which borough has the best Chinese restaurant grades?+

Grade A rates for Chinese restaurants vary across NYC's boroughs. Check the borough breakdown table above for a detailed comparison.

Data from official government food safety agencies