Queens, NY — Wenzhou Seafood Noodles Soup, a Chinese restaurant located at 40-33 Main Street in Flushing, Queens, was closed by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) following an inspection conducted on June 22, 2026. Inspectors recorded a score of 53 points, placing the establishment in C-grade range, and documented violations requiring immediate corrective action.

The inspection data was released by DOHMH on June 25, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

Inspectors cited two violations during the June 22 inspection — one critical and one non-critical.

The critical violation, Code 04L, documented evidence of mice or live mice in the establishment's food and non-food areas. Under NYC Health Code Article 81, the presence of rodents in a food service establishment constitutes an immediate public health hazard. This type of violation can contribute significantly to a restaurant's inspection score and typically triggers closure when combined with other conditions.

The non-critical violation, Code 08A, noted that the establishment was not free of harborage conditions or conditions conducive to rodents, insects, or other pests. This violation addresses the physical environment of the restaurant — gaps in walls, improper storage, or other structural or sanitation conditions that allow pests to enter or shelter inside the facility. While classified as non-critical, it is directly related to the critical rodent finding and indicates underlying conditions that may have enabled the infestation.

DOHMH noted that violations requiring immediate action were addressed at the time of inspection. The restaurant remains listed as closed in public records as of the data release date.

Food Safety Context

Rodent activity in food service establishments poses direct risks to food safety. Mice can contaminate food, food contact surfaces, and equipment through droppings, urine, and direct contact. The FDA Food Code and NYC Health Code Article 81 both require that food establishments maintain facilities free of pests and conditions that attract or harbor them.

Code 04L is among the violations that carry the highest point values in New York City's inspection scoring system, reflecting the seriousness with which the city treats active pest activity. A single critical rodent violation can add a significant number of points to a restaurant's total score.

When inspectors identify violations that pose an immediate threat to public health — such as active rodent evidence — they are authorized under Article 81 of the NYC Health Code to order a restaurant closed until the hazard is corrected and the establishment passes a re-inspection. The closure at Wenzhou Seafood Noodles Soup followed this process.

Inspection History

The June 22, 2026 closure is not the restaurant's first encounter with significant health inspection findings. The establishment's recent inspection record includes:

  • February 20, 2025: Score 168, closed by DOHMH
  • February 25, 2025: Score 2 (Grade P — indicating a passing re-inspection following closure)
  • April 18, 2025: Score 70
  • June 3, 2025: Score 21 (Grade B)

The pattern in this history is notable. The restaurant was previously closed in February 2025 with an exceptionally high score of 168 points, then passed a re-inspection shortly after with a score of 2. A subsequent inspection in April 2025 produced a score of 70, followed by a June 2025 inspection resulting in a Grade B at 21 points.

The current inspection, occurring approximately one year after the previous closure, again resulted in DOHMH ordering the establishment closed — this time with a score of 53.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City's restaurant grading system converts inspection scores into letter grades posted publicly at the entrance of each establishment. The grades are assigned based on points accumulated for each violation cited:

  • A: Score of 0 to 13 points — fewest violations, highest food safety performance
  • B: Score of 14 to 27 points — some violations identified, corrective action expected
  • C: Score of 28 points or more — significant violations documented

A score of 53 falls well within C-grade range. Restaurants that receive a B or C on an initial inspection may request a re-inspection, at which point a grade card is issued based on the follow-up score.

Inspection reports for all NYC restaurants are publicly available through the DOHMH Restaurant Inspection Results database. Consumers can search by restaurant name, address, or borough to review full inspection histories, violation codes, and current grade status.

For more information about NYC restaurant inspections, grading criteria, and how to interpret violation codes, visit the DOHMH's official restaurant inspection page or access the city's open data portal, where inspection records are updated regularly.

More About This Restaurant

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