Queens, NY — Jin Xi, a sandwich shop located at 36-22A Union Street in Flushing, received a Grade B following a health inspection conducted on March 30, 2026. The restaurant scored 25 points, placing it near the upper boundary of the Grade B range and just three points below the threshold for a Grade C designation. Inspection data was released by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) on April 1, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

Inspectors documented two non-critical violations during the March 30 visit. No critical violations were recorded.

The first violation, Code 09E, noted that a required handwashing sign was not posted at or above a handwashing sink. Under NYC Health Code Article 81 and FDA Food Code guidelines, clearly posted handwashing reminders are considered a foundational element of food worker hygiene compliance. Their absence, while non-critical, indicates a gap in required signage protocols.

The second violation, Code 10B, identified issues related to anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention. This category covers equipment or floor drainage deficiencies, sewage disposal system concerns, and improper disposal of condensation or liquid waste. Proper drainage and back-flow prevention are required to prevent contamination of potable water supplies and maintain sanitary conditions in food service areas.

Food Safety Context

Under NYC Health Code Article 81, all restaurants in New York City are subject to unannounced inspections by DOHMH. Inspectors assign point values to violations based on their potential risk to public health. Non-critical violations, such as those documented at Jin Xi, typically reflect procedural or equipment compliance issues rather than immediate health hazards, though they still contribute to a restaurant's overall score.

The FDA Food Code, which informs New York City's inspection standards, identifies proper plumbing maintenance and employee hygiene infrastructure as essential components of a safe food service environment.

A score of 25 is within the Grade B range, but represents the upper portion of that band. Establishments scoring in this range are generally encouraged to address identified violations promptly to avoid further score increases at subsequent inspections.

Inspection History

Jin Xi's most recent prior inspection provides useful context:

  • January 17, 2026: Score 29 (Grade N)

The January score of 29 would have placed the restaurant in Grade C territory under standard grading. A score resulting in a Grade N typically indicates the restaurant was inspected for the first time in a new inspection cycle, and a grade was not yet issued pending a re-inspection. The improvement to a score of 25 at the March 30 inspection reflects a measurable reduction in violations, though the score remains elevated within the Grade B range.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

DOHMH assigns letter grades based on inspection scores:

  • Grade A: 0–13 points (lowest violation severity)
  • Grade B: 14–27 points
  • Grade C: 28 or more points (highest violation severity)

Grades are required to be posted in a visible location at restaurant entrances. Consumers can look up individual restaurant inspection records through the DOHMH's online Restaurant Inspection Results database at nyc.gov.

More About This Restaurant

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