GREAT EAST CHINESE CUISINE in Murray Hill Broadway Flushing

⚠️ This facility has been closed 3 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A Last inspected Aug 4, 2025
📍 29-30A UNION STREET, Queens, NY 11354  ·  🍽️ Chinese
Overview

Great East Chinese Cuisine in Flushing holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 13 points on its most recent inspection in 2025. However, the restaurant has been subject to 3 emergency closures since 2024, and inspection history shows mixed results across 9 inspections, including 1 prior Grade C result.

9
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection

GREAT EAST CHINESE CUISINE in Murray Hill Broadway Flushing: Emergency Closures (3)

Emergency closure history for GREAT EAST CHINESE CUISINE
Date Grade Score Type
Apr 8, 2025 CLOSED Administrative Miscellaneous / Reopening Inspection
Apr 7, 2025 CLOSED 82 Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection
Apr 7, 2025 CLOSED 82 Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection

GREAT EAST CHINESE CUISINE in Murray Hill Broadway Flushing: Full Inspection History (9 records)

GRADE A Aug 4, 2025 — Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
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. Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper...
Violations: 10F 09C 06D
Jul 20, 2025 — Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
Score: 0
Apr 9, 2025 — 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 8, 2025 — Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 0
Failure to comply with an order of the Board of Health, Commissioner or Department.
Violations: 18-13
🚫 CLOSURE Apr 8, 2025 — Administrative Miscellaneous / Reopening Inspection
Failure to comply with an order of the Board of Health, Commissioner or Department.
Violations: 18-13
🚫 CLOSURE Apr 7, 2025 — Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection
Score: 82
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. 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 ...
Violations: 06D 05D 02B 04L 08A 08C 02A 03A 10B 02G
🚫 CLOSURE Apr 7, 2025 — Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection
Score: 82
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site. Cold TCS fo...
Violations: 03A 02G
GRADE C Dec 2, 2024 — Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 94
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 08A 06C 04A 04L 10H 02G 05H
Apr 22, 2024 — Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 26
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. 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 liqu...
Violations: 08A 10B 04L 09A 05D
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GREAT EAST CHINESE CUISINE in Murray Hill Broadway Flushing: Frequently Asked Questions

When was GREAT EAST CHINESE CUISINE last inspected?
GREAT EAST CHINESE CUISINE was last inspected on August 4, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
What is GREAT EAST CHINESE CUISINE's current health grade?
GREAT EAST CHINESE CUISINE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
How many times has GREAT EAST CHINESE CUISINE been closed by NYC Health?
GREAT EAST CHINESE CUISINE has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 3 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
How many health inspections has GREAT EAST CHINESE CUISINE had?
GREAT EAST CHINESE CUISINE has 9 health inspections on record from April 2024 through August 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade C on 1 occasion.
What was the worst inspection score at GREAT EAST CHINESE CUISINE?
The worst inspection score recorded at GREAT EAST CHINESE CUISINE was 94 points on December 2, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.