Queens, NY — Hibachi Wing, a Chinese restaurant located at 146-19 Rockaway Boulevard, received a score of 24 points during a health inspection conducted on December 8, 2025, resulting in a Grade B rating. The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) cited violations in multiple areas, with 13 critical and 16 non-critical violations documented during the inspection.

What Inspectors Found

The inspection identified recurring issues with temperature control of hot food items. Inspectors documented that hot time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food was not held at or above the required 140°F on multiple occasions during the inspection. This violation appeared seven times in the inspection report, indicating multiple food items or repeated observations of the same condition.

The restaurant operated without a Food Protection Certificate holder serving as manager or supervisor of food operations. This certification requirement appeared six times in the violation record, a critical requirement under NYC Health Code Article 81.

Inspectors also noted facility maintenance concerns. Equipment and non-food contact surfaces were cited for being made of unacceptable materials, not properly maintained, or not adequately sealed and spaced for cleaning accessibility. The facility was cited multiple times for creating or allowing nuisance conditions to exist.

Additional violations included inadequate mechanical or natural ventilation and issues with anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention devices and drainage systems.

Food Safety Context

Temperature control violations represent significant food safety concerns under both NYC Health Code Article 81 and FDA Food Code standards. Hot TCS foods must be maintained at 140°F or above to prevent bacterial growth that can cause foodborne illness. When hot foods fall below this temperature threshold, they enter the danger zone where pathogens can multiply rapidly.

The Food Protection Certificate requirement ensures that at least one supervisor on-site during all operating hours has completed food safety training and understands proper handling procedures. This certification is mandatory for all food service establishments in New York City.

The facility maintenance violations, while classified as non-critical, can contribute to sanitation challenges and make proper cleaning procedures more difficult to execute consistently.

Inspection History

This represents the first publicly available inspection record for Hibachi Wing in the DOHMH database. The restaurant has no prior inspection history documented in city records. Data for this inspection was released by DOHMH on December 26, 2025, approximately two and a half weeks after the inspection was conducted.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City assigns letter grades to restaurants based on inspection point totals:

  • Grade A: 0-13 points
  • Grade B: 14-27 points
  • Grade C: 28 or more points

Hibachi Wing's score of 24 points falls in the upper range of the Grade B category, three points below the threshold for a Grade C rating. Lower scores indicate fewer violations and better compliance with health code requirements.

The inspection action listed as "Violations were cited in the following area(s)" indicates the restaurant remained open for business following the inspection, with violations documented for correction.

Public Health Resources

Restaurant inspection data is publicly available through the NYC DOHMH website. Consumers can search for any food service establishment to review current grades and inspection history. The department conducts unannounced inspections of restaurants at least once per year, with additional inspections triggered by complaints or follow-up requirements.

Establishments have the right to request re-inspection to improve their grade after addressing violations.

More About This Restaurant

View the full inspection history for Hibachi Wing including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.