NEW CHINA HOUSE in Fordham Heights
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE B
Last inspected Apr 20, 2026
📍 9 WEST 183 STREET, Bronx, NY 10453 ·
🍽️ Chinese
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🚇 Fordham Road
Overview
New China House in Fordham Heights has been subject to 2 emergency closures by NYC DOHMH inspectors since 2022. The restaurant currently holds a Grade B, with a score of 26 points on its most recent inspection. Across 7 inspections dating back to 2022, the restaurant has received 1 Grade A and 1 Grade B, with no Grade C results on record.
8
Inspections on Record
Grade B
Current Grade
2
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
NEW CHINA HOUSE in Fordham Heights: Emergency Closures (2)
NEW CHINA HOUSE in Fordham Heights: Full Inspection History (8 records)
Apr 20, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 24
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Violations:
06F
GRADE B
Dec 23, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 26
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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.
Tobacco or elec...
Dec 23, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
Violations:
28-01
Oct 10, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 34
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
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 abo...
GRADE A
Jun 1, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
GRADE P
Jun 9, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 12
Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
Live roaches present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided w...
🚫 CLOSURE
Jun 6, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 71
Food Protection Certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.
Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.
Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises ...
🚫 CLOSURE
Jun 6, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 71
Food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal product temperature is reduced from 140º F to 70º F or less within 2 hours, and from 70º F to 41º F or less within 4 additional hours.
Violations:
02H
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NEW CHINA HOUSE in Fordham Heights: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was NEW CHINA HOUSE last inspected?
- NEW CHINA HOUSE was last inspected on April 20, 2026 (Grade B). The inspection score was 24 points.
- What is NEW CHINA HOUSE's current health grade?
- NEW CHINA HOUSE currently holds a Grade B. Grade B indicates a score of 14–27 points. The restaurant must post the B grade and schedule a re-inspection.
- How many times has NEW CHINA HOUSE been closed by NYC Health?
- NEW CHINA HOUSE 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 NEW CHINA HOUSE had?
- NEW CHINA HOUSE has 8 health inspections on record from June 2022 through April 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at NEW CHINA HOUSE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at NEW CHINA HOUSE was 71 points on June 6, 2022. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.