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Grade AChinese

No. 1 Chinese Restaurant

661 NOSTRAND AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11216

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (11 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Sep 9, 2025 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Sep 9, 2025

  • Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.

    Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

    Critical

  • A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

    Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Sep 9, 2025Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection2 (1 critical)
Feb 26, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection3 (2 critical)
Aug 20, 2024Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection2
Apr 10, 2024Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection4 (2 critical)
Oct 22, 2022Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection2 (2 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.
  • 3×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
  • 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
  • 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

Around this address

City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.

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