MR. CHEN in Ridgewood
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Dec 11, 2025
📍 59-05 MYRTLE AVENUE, Queens, NY 11385 ·
🍽️ Chinese
Overview
Mr. Chen in Ridgewood holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 12 points on its most recent inspection. Across 8 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received Grade A on all 6 graded inspections, with no emergency closures on record.
8
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
6
Grade A Inspections
MR. CHEN in Ridgewood: Full Inspection History (8 records)
GRADE A
Dec 11, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
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.
After cooking or remov...
GRADE A
Dec 11, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
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.
After cooking or remov...
GRADE A
Dec 11, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
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.
After cooking or remov...
GRADE A
Jun 18, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial 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...
GRADE A
Oct 18, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 9
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.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment...
Jan 17, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 16
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Thawing procedure improper.
Filth flies or food/refus...
GRADE A
Mar 10, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Filth flies or food/refuse/s...
Feb 17, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
No facilities available to wash, rinse and sanitize utensils and/or equipment.
Violations:
05H
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MR. CHEN in Ridgewood: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was MR. CHEN last inspected?
- MR. CHEN was last inspected on December 11, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is MR. CHEN's current health grade?
- MR. CHEN currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has MR. CHEN had?
- MR. CHEN has 8 health inspections on record from February 2022 through December 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 6 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at MR. CHEN?
- The worst inspection score recorded at MR. CHEN was 16 points on January 17, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has MR. CHEN ever received a Grade C?
- No. MR. CHEN has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.