Queens, NY — Tian Jin Chinese Restaurant, located at 135-02 Roosevelt Avenue in Flushing, received a score of 64 following a New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) inspection conducted on March 24, 2026. A score of 64 places the restaurant in the Grade C range under the city's public letter-grade system. Inspection data was released by DOHMH on March 26, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

During the March 24 inspection, DOHMH inspectors documented one violation at the establishment. The cited condition fell under Code 08A, which identifies an establishment that is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects, or other pests.

This type of violation is classified as non-critical under the city's inspection framework, meaning it does not represent an imminent threat to public health in the way that, for example, temperature abuse or contaminated food sources would. However, conditions that support pest activity can escalate if left unaddressed and are taken seriously under New York City's food safety standards.

No critical violations were recorded during this inspection.

Food Safety Context

Pest harborage conditions are addressed under NYC Health Code Article 81, which governs food service establishment standards throughout the five boroughs. The FDA Food Code, which New York City's regulations are aligned with, similarly requires that food establishments be maintained in a manner that prevents pest entry, harborage, and breeding.

Structural gaps, improperly stored materials, and accumulation of organic debris can all create conditions that attract or sustain pest activity. Corrective action typically involves physical remediation — sealing entry points, eliminating harborage sites — in addition to licensed pest control interventions.

DOHMH requires that non-critical violations be corrected within a defined timeframe. Establishments that do not achieve compliance may face re-inspection and additional scoring consequences.

Inspection History

Tian Jin Chinese Restaurant's available inspection record includes the following entries:

  • March 24, 2026: Score 64 (Grade C), one non-critical violation cited
  • April 13, 2026: Score 15 (Grade N — score pending grade posting)

The April 13 follow-up inspection recorded a substantially lower score of 15, which would fall within the Grade A range (0–13 points) or close to it. A Grade N designation indicates the score has been recorded but a letter grade card has not yet been posted, typically because the establishment has requested or is awaiting an administrative hearing. This follow-up result suggests the restaurant may have taken corrective action in the weeks following the initial inspection.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City's letter-grade system is based on the numerical score an establishment receives during a DOHMH inspection. Points are assigned for each violation documented, with more serious conditions carrying higher point values. The grading scale is as follows:

  • Grade A: Score of 0 to 13 points
  • Grade B: Score of 14 to 27 points
  • Grade C: Score of 28 points or higher

Restaurants that receive a score above 13 on an initial inspection are subject to a re-inspection, at which point a grade card is issued. Establishments may also request an administrative tribunal hearing to contest violations before a grade is finalized and posted. The Grade N designation reflects this process in progress.

All New York City restaurant inspection records are publicly available through the DOHMH's NYC Open Data portal and the official DOHMH restaurant inspection lookup tool.

More About This Restaurant

View the full inspection history for Tian Jin Chinese Restaurant including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.