Brooklyn, NY — Hey Rich Roasted, a Chinese restaurant located at 6005 Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn, received a score of 31 during a New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene inspection conducted on February 9, 2026. The score places the restaurant in Grade C territory, the lowest grade issued under the city's restaurant grading system.
The inspection identified one critical violation related to food contact surface sanitation. No non-critical violations were recorded during this visit. The inspection data was released by DOHMH on February 11, 2026.
What Inspectors Found
Inspectors cited Hey Rich Roasted for a single critical violation under code 06D: food contact surfaces were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Food contact surfaces include cutting boards, prep tables, utensils, cookware, and any other equipment that comes into direct contact with food during preparation or serving. Under NYC Health Code Article 81, these surfaces must be cleaned and sanitized between uses to prevent the transfer of harmful bacteria, allergens, and other contaminants from one food item to another.
This type of violation is classified as critical because improperly sanitized surfaces can facilitate cross-contamination, which is one of the leading contributors to foodborne illness. When surfaces are not adequately cleaned between tasks — for example, after preparing raw meat and before cutting vegetables — pathogens such as Salmonella, E. coli, and Listeria can transfer to ready-to-eat foods.
The FDA Food Code specifies that food contact surfaces must be washed, rinsed, and sanitized between uses, particularly when switching between raw and ready-to-eat food items. Proper sanitization typically involves the use of approved chemical sanitizers at correct concentrations or hot water at temperatures sufficient to eliminate pathogens.
Food Safety Context
The NYC restaurant inspection program, administered by DOHMH, evaluates food service establishments on a range of food safety practices. Violations are categorized as either critical or general (non-critical). Critical violations are those that are most likely to contribute to foodborne illness and carry higher point values in the scoring system.
Under NYC Health Code Article 81, restaurant operators are required to maintain sanitary conditions throughout their establishments, with particular emphasis on food handling, temperature control, personal hygiene, and equipment cleanliness. The regulations align with the FDA Food Code, which serves as the model framework for food safety standards across the United States.
Food contact surface sanitation is a foundational element of food safety programs. Restaurants are expected to follow a three-step process: washing with detergent to remove food particles, rinsing with clean water, and sanitizing with an approved solution to eliminate remaining microorganisms.
Inspection History
Hey Rich Roasted's recent inspection history shows a pattern of variable scores:
- December 5, 2024: Score 18 (Grade B)
- July 25, 2024: Score 38
The restaurant's previous inspection in December 2024 resulted in a score of 18, which fell within the Grade B range. Prior to that, the July 2024 inspection produced a score of 38, also in Grade C territory. The current score of 31 represents a decline from the most recent Grade B result but an improvement over the July 2024 score.
Under DOHMH procedures, restaurants that receive a Grade C on an initial inspection have the opportunity to request a re-inspection. The grade posted at the establishment may reflect either the initial or re-inspection result, depending on which score is lower.
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
Lower scores indicate fewer violations and better compliance with health code requirements. Restaurants receiving a Grade B or C on an initial inspection may schedule an adjudication hearing or request a re-inspection to potentially improve their posted grade.
Consumers can look up inspection results for any NYC restaurant through the DOHMH restaurant inspection database, which is publicly accessible online. The database provides current grades, inspection dates, violation details, and historical records for all inspected food service establishments in the five boroughs.
More About This Restaurant
View the full inspection history for Hey Rich Roasted including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.