CHINA TASTES in East New York (North)
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Dec 2, 2025
📍 627 SUTTER AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11207 ·
🍽️ Chinese
Overview
China Tastes in East New York, Brooklyn 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, though it has achieved Grade A on its last 2 inspections dating back to 2024.
9
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
2
Grade A Inspections
CHINA TASTES in East New York (North): Emergency Closures (2)
CHINA TASTES in East New York (North): Full Inspection History (9 records)
GRADE A
Dec 2, 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.
Violations:
06C
Jan 15, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 16
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Cond...
GRADE Z
Apr 19, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 2
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
Apr 18, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 12
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...
🚫 CLOSURE
Apr 15, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 71
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-fo...
🚫 CLOSURE
Apr 15, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 71
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
Contract with...
Dec 11, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 29
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °...
GRADE A
Feb 27, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 7
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
Violations:
02G
Oct 25, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 31
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pes...
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CHINA TASTES in East New York (North): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was CHINA TASTES last inspected?
- CHINA TASTES was last inspected on December 2, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 8 points.
- What is CHINA TASTES's current health grade?
- CHINA TASTES currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has CHINA TASTES been closed by NYC Health?
- CHINA TASTES 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 CHINA TASTES had?
- CHINA TASTES has 9 health inspections on record from October 2022 through December 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at CHINA TASTES?
- The worst inspection score recorded at CHINA TASTES was 71 points on April 15, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.