China Garden
1157 BROADWAY, Brooklyn, 11221
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (5 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Feb 9, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Feb 9, 2026
A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
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.
CriticalFood was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled DO NOT USE
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Jan 15, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection | 1 |
| Dec 26, 2024 | Grade C | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Sep 30, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (3 critical) |
| Sep 6, 2023 | Grade C | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 4 (3 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 19 rodent inspections on record, 1 finding rat activity.
- 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.
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