Queens, NY — Jiu Yu Ju, a Chinese restaurant at 44-12 Kissena Boulevard in Flushing, received a score of 75 during a New York City health inspection conducted on March 11, 2026. The score places the establishment well above the 28-point threshold for a Grade C, the lowest letter grade issued by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH). Inspectors documented one critical violation related to hand washing facilities.
The inspection data was released by DOHMH on March 16, 2026.
What Inspectors Found
The inspection identified a single critical violation under DOHMH violation code 05D. Inspectors cited the restaurant for not having a hand washing facility in or adjacent to the toilet room, or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service, or ware washing area. The citation further noted that the hand washing facility was not accessible, was obstructed, or was being used for non-hand washing purposes. Additionally, inspectors recorded an absence of hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure, along with no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
No non-critical violations were recorded during this inspection. Despite only one violation being cited, the score of 75 reflects the severity with which DOHMH weighs hand washing deficiencies, as proper hand hygiene is considered one of the most fundamental safeguards against foodborne illness transmission.
Food Safety Context
Hand washing requirements are among the most heavily emphasized provisions in both NYC Health Code Article 81 and the FDA Food Code. These regulations require that food service establishments maintain hand washing stations that are conveniently accessible to employees at all times during food preparation, service, and ware washing activities. Facilities must provide running hot and cold water at adequate pressure, soap, and an acceptable means of drying hands such as paper towels or an air dryer.
The FDA Food Code identifies inadequate hand washing as one of the top five risk factors contributing to foodborne illness outbreaks in food service establishments. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, proper hand washing can reduce the spread of pathogens including Norovirus, Salmonella, and E. coli, all of which can be transmitted through contaminated food handled with unwashed hands.
Under NYC Health Code Article 81, establishments must ensure that hand washing sinks are not obstructed by equipment, supplies, or other items, and that they are used exclusively for hand washing rather than food preparation or cleaning tasks.
Inspection History
No prior inspection history is available for Jiu Yu Ju in the DOHMH database. This means the March 11, 2026 inspection is either the restaurant's first recorded inspection or that previous records are not reflected in the current public dataset.
Without prior inspection data, it is not possible to assess whether the conditions found during this visit represent a recurring pattern or an isolated occurrence.
Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades
New York City assigns letter grades to restaurants based on the total number of violation points accumulated during an inspection. Lower scores indicate fewer or less severe violations:
- A: 0–13 points
- B: 14–27 points
- C: 28 or more points
Jiu Yu Ju's score of 75 is significantly above the Grade C threshold. Restaurants that receive a grade of B or C have the option to post the letter grade or instead post a "Grade Pending" card while awaiting a re-inspection or adjudication at the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings.
The DOHMH noted that violations were cited but did not indicate that the establishment was closed as a result of this inspection.
Public Resources
Residents can look up restaurant inspection results through the DOHMH restaurant inspection database, which is publicly accessible online. The database includes current grades, inspection dates, violation details, and historical records for restaurants across all five boroughs.
Consumers with food safety concerns about any New York City restaurant can contact 311 or file a complaint through the NYC 311 website or mobile app. All inspection data referenced in this report is drawn from public records maintained by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
More About This Restaurant
View the full inspection history for Jiu Yu Ju including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.