Brooklyn, NY — Thanks Giving Chinese Food, located at 1736 Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn, was closed by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) following an inspection conducted on March 19, 2026. Inspectors recorded a score of 58, placing the establishment in C-grade range. The restaurant subsequently reopened on March 24, 2026, five days after the closure.
What Inspectors Found
During the March 19 inspection, DOHMH inspectors cited one non-critical violation under Code 08A, which states that the establishment was not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects, or other pests.
Although no critical violations were documented during this inspection, the single pest-related violation contributed to the 58-point score — a figure that places the restaurant well above the threshold for a C grade under New York City's restaurant grading system.
Code 08A violations are among the more commonly cited findings in NYC restaurant inspections. They indicate that physical conditions at the establishment — such as gaps in walls or floors, improperly stored food or refuse, or other structural or sanitation issues — may attract or shelter pests. Inspectors are required to note such conditions regardless of whether live pests were directly observed.
Upon closure, the DOHMH noted that violations requiring immediate action were addressed on-site before or during the inspection process. The restaurant's return to operation five days later indicates that DOHMH determined compliance conditions had been met.
Food Safety Context
NYC Health Code Article 81 governs food service establishments operating in the five boroughs and sets standards for food handling, facility maintenance, pest control, and sanitation practices. Establishments found to be out of compliance may be cited, scored, and in some cases ordered closed until conditions are corrected.
The FDA Food Code, which forms the basis for many local and state food safety regulations nationwide, similarly identifies pest harborage as a significant public health concern. Pest activity in a food service environment poses risks of contamination to food, food contact surfaces, and equipment.
When a restaurant is closed by DOHMH, it is required to address the violations cited before inspectors authorize a reopening. The department may conduct a follow-up inspection — commonly referred to as a re-inspection or compliance inspection — to verify that conditions have been corrected to an acceptable standard.
It is worth noting that inspection data is subject to a processing delay between when an inspection occurs and when it is made publicly available. This inspection was conducted on March 19, 2026, and the data was released by DOHMH on March 23, 2026.
Inspection History
Thanks Giving Chinese Food has a varied inspection record over the past several years. The following reflects available DOHMH data:
- March 24, 2026: Score 0 (Grade Z) — Reopened
- March 19, 2026: Score 58 (C grade) — Closed by DOHMH
- August 28, 2024: Score 20 (Grade B)
- June 25, 2024: Score 30
- January 17, 2023: Score 10 (Grade A)
- May 4, 2022: Score 24
The restaurant earned a Grade A in January 2023 with a score of 10 and had previously scored in the B-grade range in August 2024. The March 2026 inspection represents a significant increase in the recorded score compared to recent history. The March 24 reopening entry reflects a score of 0 under Grade Z, which is a designation used during administrative processing periods following a closure and re-inspection cycle rather than a standard graded inspection result.
Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades
New York City's letter grading system for restaurants is based on the numerical score assigned during a DOHMH inspection. Each point corresponds to a specific violation, with more serious violations carrying higher point values. The grade posted at the restaurant reflects the most recent completed inspection cycle.
- Grade A: Score of 0–13 points
- Grade B: Score of 14–27 points
- Grade C: Score of 28 or more points
Restaurants that are closed or in the process of contesting a grade may display a Grade Pending card rather than a letter grade. Consumers can look up current and historical inspection results for any NYC food service establishment through the DOHMH's online restaurant inspection database at NYC.gov.
Members of the public who wish to file a complaint about a food service establishment can do so through 311, either online or by phone.
More About This Restaurant
View the full inspection history for Thanks Giving Chinese Food including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.