Taste Of China
5705 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11220
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (1 year ago). Details below.
Last inspected May 12, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on May 12, 2025
Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
CriticalRaw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Toxic chemical or pesticide improperly stored or used such that food contamination may occur.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Mar 14, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| May 22, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (2 critical) |
| May 19, 2022 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 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.
- 1 rodent inspection on record, 1 finding rat activity.
- 2 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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