Lanzhou Handmake Noodle
136-20 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens, 11354
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (11 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Aug 18, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Aug 18, 2025
Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
CriticalA general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
CriticalA staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| Aug 21, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Nov 1, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (3 critical) |
| Apr 20, 2023 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 4 (2 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 3×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 11 rodent inspections on record, 4 finding rat activity.
- 89 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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