Queens, NY — Ruyi Lanzhou Noodle & Bubble Tea, a Chinese restaurant located at 41-10A Main Street in Flushing, received a score of 40 points during a health inspection conducted on February 26, 2026, placing it in Grade C territory. Inspectors documented critical violations including food from unapproved or unknown sources.
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What Inspectors Found
The inspection identified two violations, one critical and one non-critical.
The critical violation, cited under Code 03A, involved food from unapproved or unknown sources. This code covers several categories including food that is home canned or home prepared, animals slaughtered or dressed on premises, Reduced Oxygen Packaged fish not frozen before processing, and ROP food prepared on premises and transported to another site. Under NYC Health Code Article 81, all food served in restaurants must come from approved, inspectable sources to ensure safety and traceability throughout the supply chain.
The non-critical violation, cited under Code 28-05, documented food that was adulterated or misbranded. This violation indicates that food products were found to be possessed, manufactured, produced, packed, sold, offered for sale, delivered, or given away in a condition that did not meet labeling or quality standards.
Food Safety Context
The requirement that all food come from approved sources is one of the foundational principles of food safety regulation. NYC Health Code Article 81 mandates that food establishments source their products from facilities that are permitted, inspected, and operating in compliance with applicable laws. The FDA Food Code similarly emphasizes that food must be obtained from sources that comply with law, ensuring that ingredients can be traced back through the supply chain if a foodborne illness outbreak occurs.
Unapproved food sources present a concern because the food may not have been produced, stored, or transported under conditions that prevent contamination. Without proper oversight, there is no verification that temperatures were maintained, that cross-contamination was prevented, or that the food meets compositional standards.
Food misbranding violations indicate that products may lack proper labeling, including ingredient lists, allergen declarations, or accurate descriptions of the food. Proper labeling is required under both federal and city regulations to protect consumers, particularly those with food allergies or dietary restrictions.
Inspection History
Ruyi Lanzhou Noodle & Bubble Tea has a documented pattern of inspection results that includes multiple high-scoring inspections and a prior closure. The restaurant's recent inspection history includes:
- October 20, 2025: Score 0 (Grade Z)
- October 17, 2025: Score 103, closed by DOHMH
- September 5, 2025: Score 44
- March 10, 2025: Score 30 (Grade C)
- November 21, 2024: Score 49
- November 2, 2023: Score 40
The October 2025 closure, triggered by a score of 103 points, represented a significant accumulation of violations. The restaurant subsequently received a score of 0 on a follow-up inspection three days later on October 20, indicating that the identified issues were addressed at that time. However, the current inspection score of 40 suggests a return to conditions that generate multiple violations.
The restaurant has not scored below 30 on an initial inspection cycle since records in this dataset began, with scores of 40, 49, 30, 44, and now 40 across successive inspection cycles.
Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades
New York City assigns letter grades to restaurants based on inspection scores. Lower scores indicate fewer violations and better compliance:
- Grade A: 0 to 13 points
- Grade B: 14 to 27 points
- Grade C: 28 or more points
A score of 40 falls in the Grade C range. Restaurants that receive a Grade C on an initial inspection have the opportunity to request a re-inspection and may also contest the grade through an administrative tribunal hearing.
Restaurant inspection results are public record and can be reviewed on the DOHMH website or through the NYC Open Data portal. Consumers can look up any restaurant's current grade and full inspection history before dining. The inspection data referenced in this article was released by DOHMH on March 3, 2026, based on an inspection conducted on February 26, 2026.
More About This Restaurant
View the full inspection history for Ruyi Lanzhou Noodle & Bubble Tea including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.