CHINA KING in East Harlem (South)
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Apr 23, 2026
📍 1759 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10029 ·
🍽️ Chinese
Overview
China King in East Harlem holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 10 points on its most recent inspection in 2024. The restaurant has received Grade A on 3 of its 4 inspections since 2021, with no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
CHINA KING in East Harlem (South): Full Inspection History (5 records)
Apr 23, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 19
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Violations:
04K
GRADE A
Oct 4, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 10
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
Jun 5, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 33
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillab...
GRADE A
Mar 13, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 9
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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.
GRADE A
Dec 15, 2021
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 7
Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.
Violations:
02G
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CHINA KING in East Harlem (South): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was CHINA KING last inspected?
- CHINA KING was last inspected on April 23, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 19 points.
- What is CHINA KING's current health grade?
- CHINA KING currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has CHINA KING had?
- CHINA KING has 5 health inspections on record from December 2021 through April 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at CHINA KING?
- The worst inspection score recorded at CHINA KING was 33 points on June 5, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has CHINA KING ever received a Grade C?
- No. CHINA KING has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.