Brooklyn, NY — Glatt Coney Kosher Chinese Restaurant, located at 1558 Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn, received a score of 57 during a health inspection conducted on March 2, 2026, according to data released by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) on March 5, 2026. The score places the restaurant well above the 28-point threshold for a Grade C rating, with inspectors documenting three critical violations related to food temperature control and sanitation practices.
What Inspectors Found
The March 2 inspection identified three critical violations at the establishment, all related to core food safety practices.
Inspectors documented that hot time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food items were not being held at or above the required 140°F minimum. This violation, coded 02B under DOHMH inspection protocols, indicates that prepared hot foods had fallen below safe holding temperatures, creating conditions where harmful bacteria can multiply rapidly.
A second temperature-related violation was also recorded: cold TCS food items were found held above 41°F. This violation, coded 02G, applies to perishable items including smoked or processed fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods that must be maintained at specific cold temperatures to prevent bacterial growth.
The third critical violation, coded 06F, cited the restaurant for wiping cloths not being stored clean and dry, or in a proper sanitizing solution, between uses. Improperly stored wiping cloths can become a vehicle for cross-contamination, spreading bacteria between surfaces throughout a food preparation area.
No non-critical violations were recorded during this inspection.
Food Safety Context
Temperature control is one of the most fundamental principles of food safety as outlined in both NYC Health Code Article 81 and the FDA Food Code. The "danger zone" — temperatures between 41°F and 140°F — is the range in which foodborne pathogens such as Salmonella, E. coli, and Listeria can double in number in as little as 20 minutes.
The FDA Food Code requires that hot foods be maintained at 140°F or above and cold foods at 41°F or below during holding. When both hot and cold food items are found outside their required temperature ranges during the same inspection, it may indicate broader issues with a facility's temperature monitoring and management practices.
Proper sanitization of wiping cloths is addressed under both NYC Health Code Article 81 and federal food safety guidelines, which require that cloths used for wiping food contact surfaces be stored in an approved sanitizing solution of appropriate concentration between uses, or kept clean and dry if used solely on non-food-contact surfaces.
Inspection History
The March 2026 inspection continues a pattern of fluctuating scores for this establishment in recent years:
- June 23, 2025: Score 6 (Grade Z)
- June 20, 2025: Score 37
- June 17, 2025: Score 75, closed by DOHMH
- January 8, 2024: Score 12 (Grade A)
- October 27, 2022: Score 9 (Grade A)
The restaurant's history shows a period of strong compliance in 2022 and early 2024, with scores of 9 and 12 respectively, both earning Grade A ratings. However, a significant decline occurred in June 2025, when the restaurant scored 75 points and was closed by DOHMH. A subsequent re-inspection on June 20 recorded a score of 37, followed by a score of 6 on June 23, which received a Grade Z designation indicating the grade was pending adjudication.
The current score of 57 represents a notable increase from the restaurant's earlier compliance record and suggests the establishment is again experiencing difficulty maintaining food safety standards.
Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades
New York City assigns letter grades to restaurants based on inspection scores under the DOHMH grading system:
- A: 0–13 points (lowest number of violation points)
- B: 14–27 points
- C: 28 or more points
A score of 57 falls firmly in the Grade C range, indicating a significant number of violation points. Restaurants receiving a Grade C have the option to post the grade or request an adjudicatory hearing through the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH).
Consumers can look up the full inspection history of any New York City restaurant through the DOHMH restaurant inspection database, available online. This public record system provides transparency into food safety compliance and allows diners to make informed decisions about where they eat.
More About This Restaurant
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