Queens, NY — Xi'an Noodle Food, a Chinese restaurant at 136-20 Roosevelt Avenue in Flushing, received a score of 24 points during a health inspection conducted on March 2, 2026. The score falls within the Grade B range (14–27 points) but sits near the upper threshold, just three points from Grade C territory. Inspectors documented two critical violations and no non-critical violations during the visit.

The inspection data was released by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) on March 4, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

The March 2 inspection identified two critical violations at the establishment:

The first citation, under violation code 02G, documented cold time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food items held above 41°F. This violation indicates that perishable foods requiring refrigeration were found stored at temperatures that exceed safe holding limits. When cold foods are held above 41°F, the risk of bacterial growth increases, potentially affecting food safety for consumers.

The second critical violation, under code 04K, noted evidence of rats or live rats in the establishment's food or non-food areas. Rodent activity in a food service environment presents a significant contamination risk, as rats can carry pathogens and compromise the sanitary conditions of food preparation and storage areas.

No non-critical violations were recorded during this inspection cycle.

Food Safety Context

Both violations cited fall under the jurisdiction of NYC Health Code Article 81, which governs food service establishment sanitation standards. Cold food holding temperatures are also addressed in the FDA Food Code, which specifies that TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below to limit bacterial proliferation.

Evidence of rodent activity is classified as a critical violation under DOHMH inspection protocols because of the direct contamination risk it poses to food products and preparation surfaces. Establishments cited for rodent evidence are typically required to address the issue through professional pest management and structural remediation.

Inspection History

Xi'an Noodle Food's recent inspection record shows a pattern of elevated scores over the past year:

  • January 23, 2026: Score 32
  • October 20, 2025: Score 29 (Grade Z — pending adjudication)
  • August 25, 2025: Score 64
  • April 17, 2025: Score 40 (Grade C)
  • February 4, 2025: Score 39
  • May 16, 2023: Score 18

The restaurant's current score of 24 represents its lowest score since May 2023, when it received an 18. However, the establishment has recorded scores of 29 or higher in five of its last six inspection cycles prior to this visit.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City assigns letter grades to restaurants based on inspection scores under the DOHMH grading system:

  • A: 0–13 points (fewest violations)
  • B: 14–27 points
  • C: 28 or more points

A Grade B indicates that inspectors identified violations that, while not reaching Grade C severity in total, exceed the standards for an A rating. Restaurants receiving a B or C grade may request an adjudicatory hearing through the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH).

Consumers can review inspection results for any NYC restaurant through the DOHMH restaurant inspection database or by checking the letter grade card posted at the establishment's entrance. Additional food safety information is available through the NYC Department of Health at nyc.gov/health.

More About This Restaurant

View the full inspection history for Xi'an Noodle Food including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.