Bronx, NY — Lok Hin, a Chinese restaurant located at 299 Brook Avenue in the Mott Haven neighborhood, was closed by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) following a health inspection conducted on February 12, 2026. The establishment received a score of 49 points, well above the 28-point threshold for a Grade C designation.
The closure was ordered after inspectors cited violations requiring immediate action. The inspection data was released publicly by DOHMH on February 16, 2026.
What Inspectors Found
During the February 12 inspection, DOHMH inspectors documented one non-critical violation at the Brook Avenue location:
- Pest-related conditions (Code 08A): The establishment was found not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects, or other pests.
This violation indicates that inspectors identified environmental conditions within the restaurant that could attract or sustain pest activity. Under NYC inspection protocols, such conditions may include gaps in walls or flooring, improper food storage that could attract pests, accumulated debris, or other structural or sanitation issues that create environments where pests can harbor or breed.
While the inspection report lists one non-critical violation and zero critical violations, the establishment received a score of 49 points and was closed by DOHMH. The score and closure action indicate that the conditions documented were significant enough to warrant immediate corrective measures. It should be noted that inspection scores reflect the totality of conditions observed, and the scoring details available in the public dataset may not capture every individual finding noted during the on-site inspection.
The closure action recorded by DOHMH states that violations were cited and those requiring immediate action were addressed.
Food Safety Context
NYC Health Code Article 81 establishes the regulatory framework for food service establishments operating in New York City. Under these regulations, DOHMH inspectors evaluate restaurants across a range of food safety categories including food handling and temperature control, personal hygiene practices, facility maintenance, and pest management.
Pest-related violations are among the most commonly cited issues across New York City's approximately 27,000 restaurant inspections conducted annually. The FDA Food Code, which serves as the model framework for local food safety regulations, emphasizes that food establishments must be maintained in a condition that prevents the entry and harborage of pests. This includes maintaining physical facilities in good repair, ensuring proper waste disposal, and eliminating conditions that provide food, water, or shelter for insects and rodents.
When DOHMH orders a closure, the restaurant must correct the cited conditions and pass a re-inspection before being permitted to reopen to the public. Closures are an enforcement mechanism designed to protect public health by ensuring that conditions posing potential risk are resolved before food service resumes.
Inspection History
No prior inspection history is available in the DOHMH public dataset for Lok Hin at this location. The February 12, 2026, inspection represents the first recorded inspection for this establishment in the publicly available data.
- Feb 12, 2026: Score 49 (Grade C designation), Closed by DOHMH
The absence of prior inspection records could indicate that the restaurant is a relatively new establishment, that it may have operated under a different name previously, or that earlier records are not reflected in the current public dataset.
Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades
New York City's restaurant grading system, administered by DOHMH, assigns letter grades based on inspection scores. Lower scores indicate fewer violations and better compliance with health regulations:
- A: 0–13 points — Highest level of compliance
- B: 14–27 points — Moderate violations documented
- C: 28 or more points — Significant violations documented
Lok Hin's score of 49 falls within the Grade C range. Restaurants that do not achieve an A grade on their initial inspection are typically offered a re-inspection opportunity. The letter grade posted at the establishment reflects the most recent adjudicated inspection result.
Restaurants that are closed must address all cited violations before DOHMH will authorize reopening. A subsequent re-inspection will determine whether the establishment has corrected the documented conditions and can resume operations.
Public Resources
Consumers can look up inspection results for any New York City restaurant through the DOHMH restaurant inspection database, which is publicly accessible online. The database provides current grades, inspection scores, violation details, and enforcement actions for all inspected food service establishments across the five boroughs.
The inspection data referenced in this report was conducted on February 12, 2026, and made available in the DOHMH public dataset on February 16, 2026. Inspection conditions reflect a point-in-time assessment, and restaurant conditions may change following corrective actions and re-inspections.
More About This Restaurant
View the full inspection history for Lok Hin including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.