Brooklyn, NY — Dragon King, a Chinese restaurant located at 1126 Broadway in the Bushwick neighborhood of Brooklyn, received a Grade C following a New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene inspection conducted on March 30, 2026. Inspectors documented one critical violation and two non-critical violations, resulting in a total score of 29 points. Inspection data was released by DOHMH on April 1, 2026.
What Inspectors Found
The most significant finding during the March 30 inspection was a critical violation under Code 02B: hot temperature-controlled for safety (TCS) food items were not held at or above 140 degrees Fahrenheit. Under NYC Health Code Article 81 and the FDA Food Code, hot TCS foods — including cooked meats, poultry, rice, and other prepared items — must be maintained at 140°F or higher to prevent bacterial growth. When food temperatures fall below this threshold, pathogens such as Salmonella, Clostridium perfringens, and Bacillus cereus can multiply to levels that pose a risk to consumers.
In addition to the temperature violation, inspectors cited two non-critical violations. Under Code 08A, the establishment was found not to be free of harborage conditions or conditions conducive to rodents, insects, or other pests. This category covers structural gaps, debris accumulation, or other environmental conditions that may attract or shelter pests, and is evaluated separately from any evidence of active pest presence.
The second non-critical violation, under Code 10B, identified issues related to drainage and anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention. Inspectors noted that proper drainage equipment or floor drainage was not in compliance, or that condensation and liquid waste were not being disposed of appropriately. These conditions can contribute to standing water, which in turn creates secondary conditions favorable to pest activity and sanitation concerns.
The inspection resulted in violations being cited but did not result in a closure order. The restaurant remained open following the inspection.
Food Safety Context
NYC Health Code Article 81 governs food safety requirements for all permitted food service establishments in New York City. Temperature control for safety foods are among the most closely regulated elements of the code, as improper holding temperatures represent a direct and documented pathway for foodborne illness.
The FDA Food Code, which informs New York City's local regulations, identifies improper hot holding as a Category 1 risk factor — one of the most frequently cited contributors to foodborne illness outbreaks in food service settings. Maintaining hot food at or above 140°F is a foundational requirement intended to limit bacterial proliferation during service periods.
Harborage conditions, while classified as non-critical, are routinely cited by DOHMH inspectors because pest activity in food preparation or storage areas poses contamination risks. Code 10B drainage violations, also non-critical, are noted because standing water and improper liquid disposal can create conditions that attract pests or compromise surface sanitation.
Inspection History
According to DOHMH public records, no prior inspection history is available for Dragon King at this location. This March 30, 2026 inspection represents the earliest data on file for this establishment.
Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades
New York City's letter grade system is based on the number of points accumulated during a DOHMH inspection. Each violation carries a point value determined by its severity and potential public health impact. Grades are assigned as follows:
- A: Score of 0 to 13 points
- B: Score of 14 to 27 points
- C: Score of 28 points or higher
A Grade C indicates that an establishment accumulated 28 or more points during its inspection cycle. Restaurants that receive a score in the B or C range are typically subject to a re-inspection within a set timeframe. Following a re-inspection, the restaurant may post the grade reflecting its most recent score or a grade pending card while the adjudication process continues.
Consumers can review current inspection scores, violation details, and grade histories for any permitted New York City restaurant through the DOHMH Restaurant Inspection Results database, available at nyc.gov.
More About This Restaurant
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