Brooklyn, NY — Hey Rich Roasted, a Chinese restaurant at 6005 Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn, was closed by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) following an inspection conducted on April 1, 2026. Inspectors recorded a score of 96, well above the threshold for a Grade C under the city's restaurant grading system. The closure data was released publicly by DOHMH on April 3, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

Inspectors cited one critical violation during the April 1 inspection, which was sufficient to trigger an immediate closure order.

The violation, classified under Code 02G, involved cold temperature control for safety (TCS) foods held above required temperatures. Under this code, inspectors documented that perishable food items were not being maintained at or below 41°F as required — a condition that creates conditions favorable to bacterial growth in foods such as meat, poultry, dairy, and prepared dishes.

The DOHMH notation indicates that violations requiring immediate action were addressed on site, which is standard protocol when a closure order is issued. However, the establishment remained closed pending a reinspection to confirm compliance before it could resume operations.

No non-critical violations were recorded during this inspection.

Food Safety Context

Temperature control is among the most fundamental requirements in commercial food service. NYC Health Code Article 81 and the FDA Food Code both establish that cold TCS foods must be held at or below 41°F to inhibit the growth of pathogens including Salmonella, Listeria monocytogenes, and Staphylococcus aureus — organisms that can cause serious foodborne illness.

When cold-holding equipment fails or food is left outside of temperature control for extended periods, perishable items can enter what food safety regulators refer to as the "temperature danger zone" — between 41°F and 135°F — where bacterial multiplication accelerates significantly.

A single critical violation of this nature can result in a closure order under DOHMH enforcement authority. The restaurant's score of 96 points reflects the severity weighting assigned to the documented violation under the city's scoring methodology.

Inspection History

Hey Rich Roasted has had a variable inspection record over the past two years. The restaurant's documented history prior to the April 2026 closure includes:

  • February 9, 2026: Score 31 (Grade C, 28+ points)
  • December 5, 2024: Score 18 (Grade B, 14-27 points)
  • July 25, 2024: Score 38 (Grade C, 28+ points)

The February 2026 inspection already placed the restaurant in Grade C territory, and the April 2026 inspection — resulting in closure — recorded a substantially higher score of 96. The December 2024 inspection was the restaurant's strongest recent result, falling within Grade B range. The July 2024 inspection also resulted in a Grade C score of 38.

Three of the four inspections on record have resulted in scores of 28 or above, indicating recurring difficulty maintaining compliance with city health code standards.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City uses a letter grading system based on inspection scores. Grades are posted publicly at restaurant entrances and reflect the most recent scored inspection. The scoring system works as follows:

  • A: Score of 0 to 13 points (lowest violation severity)
  • B: Score of 14 to 27 points
  • C: Score of 28 or more points (highest violation severity)

Points are assigned based on the number and severity of violations identified. Critical violations — those most directly linked to foodborne illness risk — carry heavier point values than non-critical violations related to facility maintenance or administrative requirements.

When a restaurant is closed by DOHMH, it must pass a reinspection before reopening. The reinspection score determines what grade, if any, is posted following reopening.

Additional Information

Residents and diners can look up current inspection records for any NYC restaurant through the DOHMH's online restaurant inspection database. Records include all scored inspections, violation details, and current grade status.

If a restaurant has been closed by DOHMH, its status is updated in the public database following reinspection. The closure of Hey Rich Roasted as of April 1, 2026, reflects the inspection record available at the time of DOHMH's data release on April 3, 2026. Current operating status may differ and should be confirmed through the DOHMH database or directly with the establishment.

More About This Restaurant

View the full inspection history for Hey Rich Roasted including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.