2,268 Chinese restaurants inspected. 86.6% earned a Grade A.
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.
| Name | Borough | Grade | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FARMERS RESTAURANT | Brooklyn | C | 60 | Aug 21, 2025 |
| TANGY NOODLE | Manhattan | C | 51 | Nov 13, 2025 |
| MILU | Manhattan | C | 49 | Aug 11, 2025 |
| NEW WAH KITCHEN | Bronx | C | 46 | Dec 02, 2025 |
| XINYANG RESTAURANT | Queens | C | 46 | Oct 09, 2025 |
| 3 TIMES | Brooklyn | C | 44 | Apr 09, 2025 |
| MAPLE GARDEN RESTAURANT | Queens | C | 43 | Nov 22, 2025 |
| QUEENS BUFFET & CAJUN SEAFOOD | Queens | C | 41 | Dec 23, 2025 |
| DUMPLING XI | Manhattan | C | 40 | Jul 23, 2025 |
| BAO BUTONG | Queens | C | 39 | Jan 05, 2026 |
| KA LOK KITCHEN | Queens | C | 39 | Oct 02, 2025 |
| BUND DUMPLING HOUSE | Queens | C | 37 | Aug 27, 2025 |
| TASTY COW 88 SZECHUAN CUISINE | Queens | C | 34 | Jul 18, 2025 |
| CHINA FUN | Queens | C | 33 | Jan 31, 2025 |
| PROFIT CHINESE RESTAURANT | Manhattan | C | 32 | Oct 08, 2025 |
| Borough | Restaurants | % Grade A | % Grade C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronx | 187 | 88.2% | 0.5% |
| Brooklyn | 523 | 87.8% | 0.6% |
| Manhattan | 346 | 86.1% | 1.2% |
| Queens | 509 | 84.9% | 2.0% |
| Staten Island | 45 | 91.1% | 0.0% |
There are currently 1,395 Chinese restaurants in New York City with a Grade A, representing 86.6% of all graded Chinese establishments.
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.
Grade A rates for Chinese restaurants vary across NYC's boroughs. Check the borough breakdown table above for a detailed comparison.