Staten Island, NY — New Garden Restaurant, a Chinese restaurant located at 1755 Richmond Road, received a Grade B following a Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) inspection conducted March 30, 2026. The restaurant recorded a score of 25, placing it near the upper boundary of the B range and two points from the Grade C threshold.

Inspection data was released by DOHMH on April 2, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

Inspectors documented one critical violation during the visit:

  • Code 02B: Hot time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food was not held at or above 140°F.

This single critical violation accounted for the restaurant's entire point total. Under DOHMH scoring, critical violations carry higher point values than non-critical violations, reflecting their more direct connection to foodborne illness risk. A score of 25 is within the Grade B range but represents one of the higher scores a restaurant can receive before crossing into Grade C territory.

Food Safety Context

Proper hot-holding temperatures are a foundational requirement under NYC Health Code Article 81 and the FDA Food Code. Hot TCS foods — including cooked meats, poultry, rice, soups, and similar items — must be maintained at or above 140°F at all times when held for service or display. When food drops below this threshold, bacterial growth can accelerate, increasing the potential for foodborne illness.

The 140°F requirement exists because the temperature range between 41°F and 140°F is considered the "danger zone" in food safety standards — the range at which pathogens such as Salmonella, Staphylococcus aureus, and Bacillus cereus can multiply rapidly. Inspectors are trained to measure holding temperatures using calibrated thermometers at multiple points in food service equipment.

A single critical violation of this type, depending on the point value assessed, can push a restaurant's score significantly upward within the grading system.

Inspection History

No prior inspection history is available for this location in the DOHMH public database. This inspection on March 30, 2026 represents the earliest record on file for New Garden Restaurant at this address.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City's restaurant grading system converts inspection scores into letter 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

A score of 25 falls within the Grade B band but sits close to its upper limit. Restaurants that score in the upper B range are often subject to additional scrutiny at follow-up inspections, as a modest increase in violations at a subsequent visit could result in a Grade C designation.

Restaurants that receive a Grade B or C at an initial inspection are typically re-inspected within 30 to 45 days. The grade posted in the window reflects the most recent completed inspection cycle.

More About This Restaurant

View the full inspection history for New Garden Restaurant including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.