Queens, NY — Ziyan, an Asian/Asian Fusion restaurant at 38-40 Crescent Street in Long Island City, received a Grade B with a score of 22 following a health inspection conducted on July 21, 2025. The score places the restaurant in the upper range of the Grade B bracket, just six points below the 28-point threshold that triggers a Grade C.

Inspectors documented one critical violation and one non-critical violation during the inspection.

What Inspectors Found

The critical violation cited during the inspection involved the restaurant's Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) plan. Inspectors recorded that a HACCP plan was either not approved or that an approved HACCP plan was not maintained on the premises (violation code 06G). HACCP plans are required food safety management systems that identify potential hazards in food preparation and establish procedures to prevent foodborne illness. The absence of an approved plan on-site represents a significant gap in documented food safety protocols.

The non-critical violation involved equipment used for Reduced Oxygen Packaging (ROP) that had not been approved by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (violation code 28-04). ROP methods — which include vacuum sealing and sous vide cooking — require specific department-approved equipment because improperly packaged foods stored in reduced-oxygen environments can create conditions for the growth of dangerous pathogens, including Clostridium botulinum.

Food Safety Context

Under NYC Health Code Article 81, restaurants that employ specialized food processing methods such as reduced oxygen packaging must maintain approved HACCP plans and use only department-approved equipment. These requirements align with FDA Food Code guidelines, which classify HACCP protocols as essential controls for operations that go beyond conventional food preparation methods.

A score of 22 points falls within the Grade B range but sits notably close to the Grade C threshold. While the restaurant did not face closure or additional enforcement actions — the DOHMH noted that violations were cited in the relevant areas — the combination of a missing HACCP plan and unapproved ROP equipment suggests the restaurant was conducting specialized food processing without the required safety documentation and equipment approvals in place.

Inspection History

No prior inspection history is available for Ziyan in the DOHMH public database. This appears to be the first recorded inspection for this establishment.

It should be noted that this inspection was conducted on July 21, 2025, and the data was released by DOHMH on February 27, 2026. Inspection results reflect conditions observed on the date of inspection and may not represent current conditions at the restaurant.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City's restaurant grading system assigns letter grades based on total violation points:

  • A: 0–13 points — Minimal violations identified
  • B: 14–27 points — Moderate violations identified
  • C: 28 or more points — Significant violations identified

Lower scores indicate fewer or less severe violations. Ziyan's score of 22 falls in the upper portion of the B range, meaning the restaurant was closer to a Grade C than to a Grade A at the time of inspection.

Residents can look up inspection results for any New York City restaurant through the DOHMH's public database or by visiting NYCRestaurantInspections.com. Restaurants are required to post their current letter grade in a location visible to the public near the entrance.

More About This Restaurant

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