Sunny Chen Chinese Restaurant
69 UTICA AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11213
Should you eat here?
Looks good — Grade A at the latest inspection (9 months ago), with no critical violations at that inspection.
Last inspected Oct 31, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Oct 31, 2025
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Thawing procedure improper.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 |
| Aug 21, 2024 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 5 (4 critical) |
| May 15, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 7 (4 critical) |
| Dec 29, 2022 | Grade A | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 1 (1 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×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 4 rodent inspections on record, 1 finding rat activity.
- 2 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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