Xin La Gong Fu
35-48 UNION STREET, Queens, 11354
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 3 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (7 weeks ago). Details below.
Last inspected Jun 18, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jun 18, 2026
A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
CriticalFood was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
CriticalA staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
CriticalA general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Thawing procedure improper.
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Lighting inadequate; permanent lighting not provided in food preparation areas, ware washing areas, and storage rooms. Shatterproof bulb or shield to prevent broken glass from falling into food or onto surfaces, not installed.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 6 (3 critical) |
| Dec 15, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 1 (1 critical) |
| Oct 26, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (4 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 3×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
- 2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
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- 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.
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