Queens, NY — Ygf Malatang, a Chinese restaurant located at 135-05 40 Road in Flushing, received a score of 50 following a health inspection conducted on March 12, 2026. The score places the establishment well above the 28-point threshold for a Grade C rating, with inspectors documenting two critical violations and one non-critical violation during the visit.

The inspection data was released by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) on March 16, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

The most significant finding during the inspection was evidence of mice or live mice in the establishment's food or non-food areas, cited under violation code 04L. The presence of rodent activity in a food service establishment represents one of the more serious conditions inspectors can document, as mice can contaminate food, preparation surfaces, and storage areas with pathogens that pose direct risks to consumer health.

Inspectors also cited the restaurant under violation code 04A for not having a Food Protection Certificate (FPC) held by a manager or supervisor of food operations. New York City requires that every food service establishment have at least one supervisory staff member who holds a valid FPC, which demonstrates completion of a DOHMH-approved food safety course. This certification ensures that someone on-site understands proper food handling, temperature control, cross-contamination prevention, and sanitation protocols.

The third violation, classified as non-critical, was cited under code 09B for improper thawing procedures. While categorized as lower severity, improper thawing can allow food to enter the temperature danger zone between 41°F and 140°F, where bacterial growth accelerates rapidly.

Food Safety Context

NYC Health Code Article 81 establishes the regulatory framework for food service establishments operating in the five boroughs. Under these regulations, restaurants are required to maintain conditions that prevent pest activity, ensure staff food safety training, and follow proper food handling procedures at all times.

The FDA Food Code, which serves as the model for many local regulations, identifies rodent activity as a critical risk factor for foodborne illness. Mice can carry Salmonella, Hantavirus, and other pathogens, and their droppings and urine can contaminate food and preparation surfaces even in areas where live mice are not directly observed.

The absence of a Food Protection Certificate holder is particularly notable because this individual serves as the establishment's primary resource for food safety knowledge. Without certified supervision, there is reduced assurance that staff are following proper protocols for food storage, preparation, temperature maintenance, and sanitation.

Improper thawing — such as leaving frozen food at room temperature rather than thawing under refrigeration, under cold running water, or as part of the cooking process — can allow bacterial populations to reach levels that cause foodborne illness even if the food is subsequently cooked.

Inspection History

This inspection represents the first recorded inspection for Ygf Malatang in the DOHMH public dataset. No prior inspection history is available for this establishment, which may indicate that this is a relatively new restaurant or that it is operating under a new permit.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City's restaurant grading system assigns letter grades based on the total violation points accumulated during an inspection:

  • A: 0-13 points — The establishment is in substantial compliance with food safety regulations
  • B: 14-27 points — Some violations were identified that require correction
  • C: 28 or more points — Significant violations were documented requiring prompt attention

With a score of 50, Ygf Malatang's result falls in the Grade C range. Restaurants that receive a Grade C on an initial inspection have the option to request a re-inspection, during which they can demonstrate that violations have been corrected in order to potentially receive an improved grade.

Consumers can look up the inspection history of any New York City restaurant through the DOHMH restaurant inspection database, available online at the NYC Open Data portal. Inspection scores, violation details, and grading outcomes are public record and updated regularly as new inspections are completed.

More About This Restaurant

View the full inspection history for Ygf Malatang including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.