CHANG PAI in Jamaica
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Apr 8, 2025
📍 166-12 HILLSIDE AVENUE, Queens, NY 11432 ·
🍽️ Chinese
Overview
Chang Pai in Jamaica, Queens holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH with a score of 8 points. The restaurant has been subject to 2 emergency closures since 2022 across 12 inspections, though it has achieved Grade A on 2 occasions and received 1 Grade C result.
12
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
2
Grade A Inspections
CHANG PAI in Jamaica: Emergency Closures (2)
CHANG PAI in Jamaica: Full Inspection History (12 records)
GRADE A
Apr 8, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 8
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
Non-food contact surfa...
Mar 17, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 61
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) food not cooked to required minimum intern...
Mar 17, 2025
— Trans Fat / Initial Inspection
The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
GRADE C
Nov 12, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 3
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Violations:
10F
Nov 8, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 17
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Establishme...
Nov 6, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 19
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from cu...
Nov 1, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 34
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish hel...
🚫 CLOSURE
Oct 28, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 84
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
F...
🚫 CLOSURE
Oct 28, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 84
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or accepta...
Violations:
05D
Jul 2, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 46
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, ...
GRADE A
May 18, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 11
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintain...
Nov 21, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 29
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from...
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CHANG PAI in Jamaica: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was CHANG PAI last inspected?
- CHANG PAI was last inspected on April 8, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 8 points.
- What is CHANG PAI's current health grade?
- CHANG PAI currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has CHANG PAI been closed by NYC Health?
- CHANG PAI has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has CHANG PAI had?
- CHANG PAI has 12 health inspections on record from November 2022 through April 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at CHANG PAI?
- The worst inspection score recorded at CHANG PAI was 84 points on October 28, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.