LA SAZON DE LA CHINA in East Elmhurst
Latest: GRADE C
Last inspected Dec 13, 2025
📍 96-11 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens, NY 11368 ·
🍽️ Latin American
Overview
La Sazon de la China in East Elmhurst received a Grade C on its most recent NYC DOHMH inspection in 2025, scoring 29 points. The restaurant has 6 inspections on record from 2025, with this Grade C result marking its only graded inspection to date.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade C
Current Grade
LA SAZON DE LA CHINA in East Elmhurst: Full Inspection History (6 records)
Dec 13, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Score: 19
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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 ...
Dec 13, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Score: 19
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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 ...
Dec 13, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Score: 19
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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 ...
GRADE C
Jun 11, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 29
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...
Apr 22, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 36
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
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 food...
Apr 22, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Violations:
20-04
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LA SAZON DE LA CHINA in East Elmhurst: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was LA SAZON DE LA CHINA last inspected?
- LA SAZON DE LA CHINA was last inspected on December 13, 2025 (Grade C). The inspection score was 19 points.
- What is LA SAZON DE LA CHINA's current health grade?
- LA SAZON DE LA CHINA currently holds a Grade C. Grade C indicates a score of 28 or more points. This is the lowest letter grade issued by NYC Health.
- How many health inspections has LA SAZON DE LA CHINA had?
- LA SAZON DE LA CHINA has 6 health inspections on record from April 2025 through December 2025. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at LA SAZON DE LA CHINA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at LA SAZON DE LA CHINA was 36 points on April 22, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has LA SAZON DE LA CHINA ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. LA SAZON DE LA CHINA has received a Grade C on 1 inspection. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.