Brooklyn, NY — Long Wong Bakery, located at 1310 Avenue U in Brooklyn's Sheepshead Bay neighborhood, received a Grade C score following a New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) inspection conducted on March 17, 2026. Inspectors documented one critical violation, resulting in a score of 32 points — placing the establishment in Grade C territory under the city's restaurant grading system. Inspection data was released by DOHMH on March 20, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

The single violation cited during the March inspection was classified as critical. Inspectors recorded evidence consistent with mouse activity within the establishment's food and non-food areas, citing Code 04L: Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

Under NYC Health Code Article 81, rodent activity in a food service establishment constitutes a critical violation due to the direct risk of food contamination. Mice can introduce pathogens including Salmonella and Hantavirus through droppings, urine, and physical contact with food preparation surfaces, packaging, and stored ingredients. The FDA Food Code similarly identifies evidence of pests as a priority violation requiring immediate corrective action.

The inspection record does not indicate that the establishment was ordered closed as a result of this visit. Violations were cited, and the establishment is expected to correct the identified conditions and may be subject to a re-inspection to verify compliance.

Food Safety Context

Rodent intrusion is among the more serious categories of violation under New York City's food safety framework. NYC Health Code Article 81 requires food service establishments to maintain their premises free of conditions that may attract or harbor pests, including gaps in walls and floors, improperly stored food, and inadequate waste management.

The FDA Food Code, which informs New York City's regulatory standards, classifies pest evidence as a priority item — meaning it has a direct relationship to foodborne illness if not addressed. Establishments that receive such violations are typically required to engage licensed pest control professionals, seal structural entry points, and document corrective measures prior to re-inspection.

It is important to note that inspection scores reflect conditions observed at the specific time of inspection. They do not necessarily indicate ongoing or chronic conditions, and establishments have the opportunity to remediate violations between inspection cycles.

Inspection History

Long Wong Bakery's recent inspection record shows variability in compliance performance:

  • August 12, 2024: Score 5 — Grade A
  • January 16, 2026: Score 26 — no grade letter recorded in available data
  • March 17, 2026: Score 32 — Grade C

The establishment previously earned a Grade A in August 2024, reflecting strong compliance at that time. The January 2026 inspection resulted in a score of 26 points — just below the Grade C threshold — before the most recent inspection pushed the score to 32. This trend suggests a pattern of declining scores over the past several inspection cycles, though the causes behind individual inspection outcomes are not always publicly documented.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City's letter grade system, administered by DOHMH, translates numerical inspection scores into grades posted publicly at each establishment:

  • Grade A: Score of 0–13 points (fewest violations)
  • Grade B: Score of 14–27 points
  • Grade C: Score of 28 or more points

Lower scores reflect fewer or less severe violations. Critical violations, such as the rodent evidence documented at Long Wong Bakery, carry higher point values and can substantially affect a restaurant's total score. Establishments that receive a grade of B or C may request a re-inspection, at which point they can receive a new grade based on improved conditions.

Consumers can look up current and historical inspection data for any permitted food service establishment in New York City through the DOHMH's NYC Restaurant Inspection Results portal at the city's open data platform, or by searching the establishment's name at nyc.gov/health.

More About This Restaurant

View the full inspection history for Long Wong Bakery including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.