Queens, NY — Ziyan, an Asian fusion restaurant located at 38-40 Crescent Street in Long Island City, Queens, was closed by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) following an inspection conducted on March 17, 2026. Inspectors recorded a score of 116, well above the threshold for a Grade C rating. The inspection data was released by DOHMH on March 19, 2026.

Two critical violations were cited during the inspection. Violations requiring immediate corrective action were addressed on-site as a condition of any subsequent reopening review.

What Inspectors Found

Inspectors documented two critical violations during the March 17 visit, both of which carry direct implications for the safety of food served to customers.

The first violation, cited under Code 05D, identified that hand-washing facilities were not properly accessible or were being used for non-hand-washing purposes. Inspectors also noted the absence of an adequate hand-washing station within 25 feet of food preparation, food service, or ware-washing areas, or in proximity to the toilet room. The violation may also reflect issues with the availability of soap, an acceptable hand-drying device, or sufficient water pressure. Proper and frequent hand washing is a foundational control measure against the transfer of pathogens from food handlers to food.

The second violation, cited under Code 02H, found that temperature-controlled for safety (TCS) foods were not being cooled by an approved method following cooking or removal from hot holding. Under applicable standards, cooked TCS foods must be reduced in temperature from 140°F to 70°F within two hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within an additional four hours. Failure to meet these time-temperature parameters can allow bacterial growth — including organisms such as Salmonella, Listeria, and Clostridium perfringens — to reach levels that pose a risk to public health.

No non-critical violations were recorded during this inspection.

Food Safety Context

The violations identified at Ziyan fall under requirements established by NYC Health Code Article 81, which governs food service establishments throughout the five boroughs. These standards are substantially aligned with the FDA Food Code, a model regulatory framework used across the country to guide safe food handling, storage, preparation, and service.

Hand-washing access (Code 05D) is classified as a critical violation because it directly affects the ability of food workers to prevent contamination. Regulatory guidance consistently identifies inadequate hand hygiene as one of the leading contributing factors in foodborne illness outbreaks linked to food service establishments.

Improper cooling (Code 02H) is similarly classified as critical because the temperature range between 70°F and 41°F represents the most active growth zone for many harmful bacteria. Foods that remain in this range for extended periods can become vectors for illness even when they appear and smell normal.

Under DOHMH's scoring system, each violation carries a point value based on its public health risk. The accumulation of 116 points during this single inspection placed the establishment far above the Grade C threshold of 28 or more points.

Inspection History

Ziyan's recent inspection record shows a pattern of elevated scores prior to the March 2026 closure, as well as a rapid resolution following it:

  • March 26, 2026: Score 2 (Grade Z) — establishment reopened
  • March 17, 2026: Score 116 (Grade C) — closed by DOHMH
  • July 21, 2025: Score 22 (Grade N)

The Grade Z designation recorded at the March 26 reopening inspection reflects an in-progress grading cycle rather than a final letter grade. A score of 2 at that visit indicates that conditions had been substantially addressed since the closure nine days earlier. The July 2025 inspection resulted in a score of 22, which falls within the Grade B range under normal grading circumstances but was recorded as Grade N, indicating the establishment was in the process of an adjudication or re-inspection cycle at that time.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

The DOHMH letter grade system provides a summary indicator of a restaurant's performance during its most recent scored inspection. Grades are posted publicly and must be displayed at the entrance of the establishment.

  • A: Score of 0–13 points — meets or exceeds food safety standards
  • B: Score of 14–27 points — some violations identified; generally not an immediate closure risk
  • C: Score of 28 or more points — significant violations documented

Restaurants that are closed at the time of inspection are not issued a letter grade until a subsequent reinspection confirms that violations have been corrected and the establishment is operating in compliance. Scores recorded during a closure or reinspection cycle may be designated with a "Z" or "N" placeholder while administrative review is ongoing.

Inspection records for all New York City restaurants are publicly available through the DOHMH NYC Restaurant Inspection Results database. Consumers can search by restaurant name, address, or cuisine type to review a facility's full inspection history, including violation details, scores, and any closures or grade changes over time.

More About This Restaurant

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