Bronx, NY — Foo-Hing Kitchen, a Chinese restaurant located at 2895 Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx, received a score of 27 following a New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) inspection conducted on March 31, 2026. The score places the restaurant at the uppermost boundary of the Grade B range, one point away from the Grade C threshold. Inspection data was released publicly by DOHMH on April 6, 2026.
What Inspectors Found
Inspectors documented two violations during the March visit — one critical and one non-critical.
The critical violation, cited under Code 06E, involved sanitized equipment or utensils, including in-use food dispensing utensils, being improperly used or stored. Critical violations under NYC Health Code Article 81 are those considered most directly linked to the potential for foodborne illness. Improper handling or storage of sanitized equipment can reintroduce contamination to surfaces and tools that have already been cleaned, undermining food safety protocols.
The non-critical violation, cited under Code 09A, involved swollen, leaking, rusted, or otherwise damaged canned goods that were not segregated from intact product and not clearly labeled "DO NOT USE." FDA Food Code guidelines require that compromised packaged goods be identified and separated immediately to prevent accidental use of potentially unsafe product.
Food Safety Context
Under NYC Health Code Article 81, all permitted food service establishments are subject to unannounced inspections by DOHMH. Violations are assigned point values based on their potential public health impact, and scores determine the letter grade posted at the establishment.
A score of 27 technically falls within the Grade B range but represents the highest possible score before crossing into Grade C territory. While a Grade B indicates that the restaurant passed inspection, scores in the upper range of the B tier reflect a more significant accumulation of violations than those closer to Grade A standards.
The FDA Food Code, which informs New York City's inspection framework, classifies violations by their risk level to help inspectors and operators prioritize corrective action. Critical violations — such as the equipment storage issue identified here — typically require immediate correction.
Inspection History
Foo-Hing Kitchen's recent inspection record shows considerable variation in scores:
- November 18, 2025: Score 2 (Grade A)
- September 10, 2025: Score 25
- December 14, 2023: Score 2 (Grade A)
The restaurant had achieved Grade A results on two prior inspections, including one as recently as November 2025. The jump from a score of 2 in November 2025 to a score of 27 in March 2026 represents a notable shift, though it is not uncommon for inspection scores to fluctuate between visits depending on conditions at the time of inspection.
Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades
DOHMH assigns letter grades based on the total point score recorded during inspection:
- A: 0–13 points
- B: 14–27 points
- C: 28 or more points
Grades must be posted in a visible location at the restaurant entrance. Establishments that receive a B or C on an initial inspection may request re-inspection before a grade is officially assigned.
Consumers can review the full inspection history for any New York City restaurant through the DOHMH's NYC Restaurant Inspection Results database, available at nyc.gov/health.
More About This Restaurant
View the full inspection history for Foo-Hing Kitchen including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.