Chinese Restaurant Inspection Grades in New York City

2,280 Chinese restaurants inspected. 88.7% earned a Grade A.

2,280
Restaurants
88.7%
Grade A
1.3%
Grade C

Grade distribution

Grade A88.7%1,402
Grade B9.9%157
Grade C1.3%21

There are 2,280 Chinese restaurants in New York City tracked by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Of those with a current letter grade, 88.7% have earned a Grade A, the highest mark for food safety. This is below the citywide average of 93.7%, suggesting that Chinese restaurants may face more inspection challenges.

Grade C restaurants — those scoring 28 or more violation points — account for 1.3% 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.

Source snapshot retrieved: July 26, 2026. Ratings may have changed since retrieval; verify with the linked authority.

Worst-scored restaurants

NameBoroughGradeScoreDate
CHUANYUE BARQueensC56Jun 25, 2026
GUIZ HOU MIAO JIA NOODLESQueensC55Jun 15, 2026
GREAT TASTE USAManhattanC54Jun 12, 2026
MILUManhattanC49Aug 11, 2025
NY HAPPY FAMILY INCQueensC47Jun 25, 2026
3 TIMESBrooklynC44Apr 09, 2025
NEW HO WAHQueensC43May 21, 2026
MAPLE GARDEN RESTAURANTQueensC43Nov 22, 2025
GREEN GARDEN VILLAGEManhattanC43Apr 16, 2026
CHAR SIU BAO BAKERYQueensC42Jun 08, 2026
FIVE LOAVES AND TWO FISHESQueensC36Jun 26, 2026
NEW WOKS KITCHENQueensC36Apr 08, 2026
CROWN ONE BANQUETQueensC36Dec 20, 2025
CHEF TANManhattanC34Jan 06, 2026
HOP WON EXPRESSManhattanC33May 18, 2026

Performance by borough

BoroughRestaurants% Grade A% Grade C
Bronx18789.8%0.5%
Brooklyn48291.3%0.2%
Manhattan34687.9%2.0%
Queens51586.4%2.3%
Staten Island5090.0%0.0%

Frequently asked questions

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

The source snapshot contains 1,402 Chinese restaurants in New York City with a Grade A, representing 88.7% of all graded Chinese establishments.

What percentage of Chinese restaurants have a Grade C?+

1.3% 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