Brooklyn, NY — Good Chinese Restaurant, located at 663 Knickerbocker Avenue in Bushwick, received a score of 28 during a New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) inspection conducted on February 19, 2026. The score places the establishment in Grade C territory, marking the restaurant's lowest inspection result in over five years of recorded history.
The inspection data was released by DOHMH on February 23, 2026.
What Inspectors Found
During the February 19 inspection, DOHMH inspectors documented two non-critical violations at the establishment. No critical violations were recorded during this inspection cycle.
The first violation, cited under Code 08A, noted that the establishment was not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects, or other pests. This type of violation indicates that inspectors identified environmental conditions — such as gaps, openings, or accumulations of debris — that could attract or shelter pests, even if active pest activity was not necessarily observed at the time of inspection.
The second violation, cited under Code 10B, documented issues with anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention devices, improper drainage of equipment or floors, or problems with the sewage disposal system. The citation also referenced improper disposal of condensation or liquid waste. Plumbing and drainage violations of this nature can create unsanitary conditions and, if left unaddressed, may contribute to broader food safety concerns.
While neither violation was classified as critical, their combined point value resulted in the Grade C designation.
Food Safety Context
New York City's restaurant inspection program, governed by NYC Health Code Article 81, assigns point values to violations based on their severity and potential impact on public health. Each violation carries a specific point value, and the total score determines the restaurant's letter grade.
Pest-related conditions, even when classified as non-critical, are taken seriously under both local and federal food safety frameworks. The FDA Food Code emphasizes the importance of pest management as a fundamental component of food establishment sanitation. Conditions that attract or harbor pests can lead to contamination of food contact surfaces and stored ingredients.
Plumbing and drainage violations similarly reflect infrastructure concerns that food safety regulators monitor closely. Proper back-flow prevention is essential to keeping contaminated water from entering clean water supplies used in food preparation. The FDA Food Code requires that plumbing systems be maintained to prevent cross-contamination.
The DOHMH inspection report noted that violations were cited and documented but did not indicate that the establishment was closed as a result of this inspection.
Inspection History
Good Chinese Restaurant's recorded inspection history with DOHMH shows a pattern of fluctuating scores over the past several years:
- November 27, 2024: Score 27 (Grade Z)
- September 4, 2024: Score not recorded
- July 30, 2024: Score 23
- March 13, 2023: Score 19 (Grade B)
- February 8, 2023: Score 20
- January 24, 2022: Score 18 (Grade B)
- November 30, 2021: Score 9
The restaurant's November 2021 inspection resulted in a score of 9, which would have qualified for a Grade A. However, scores have trended upward since then, with the most recent result of 28 representing the highest recorded score in the available inspection history. The November 2024 score of 27 — just one point below the current result — had already placed the restaurant at the upper boundary of Grade B range.
A Grade Z designation, as recorded in November 2024, indicates that a grade is pending, typically because the restaurant is awaiting an adjudication hearing or re-inspection.
Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades
New York City assigns letter grades to restaurants based on inspection scores:
- Grade A: 0 to 13 points
- Grade B: 14 to 27 points
- Grade C: 28 or more points
Restaurants that receive a Grade B or C may request a re-inspection or contest their results through the city's administrative tribunal process. Grade cards must be posted in a conspicuous location visible to the public, as required by NYC Health Code Article 81.
Consumers can access the full inspection history of any New York City restaurant through the DOHMH restaurant inspection database, which is updated regularly as new inspection data becomes available. The database provides detailed violation descriptions, scores, and grade assignments for all inspected food service establishments in the five boroughs.
More About This Restaurant
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