New Sheng Li Chinese Restaurant
389 EAST 167 STREET, Bronx, 10456
Should you eat here?
The latest inspection was 1 year ago — conditions may have changed. Grade A at that time, with no critical violations at that inspection.
Last inspected Apr 22, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Apr 22, 2025
Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 |
| Feb 12, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (3 critical) |
| Jul 27, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 1 |
| Jun 27, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 7 (4 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 3×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.
- 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 37 rodent inspections on record, 11 finding rat activity.
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