NEW GARDEN in Soundview Bruckner Bronx River
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Mar 4, 2026
📍 1535 WESTCHESTER AVENUE, Bronx, NY 10472 ·
🍽️ Chinese
Overview
New Garden in the Bronx currently holds a Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 13 points on its most recent inspection. However, the restaurant has been subject to 2 emergency closures since 2022, and its inspection record shows mixed results across 8 inspections, including 1 Grade B alongside its current Grade A.
8
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
NEW GARDEN in Soundview Bruckner Bronx River: Emergency Closures (2)
NEW GARDEN in Soundview Bruckner Bronx River: Full Inspection History (8 records)
Mar 4, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 27
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
GRADE A
Nov 6, 2024
— 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.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment...
GRADE P
Jul 17, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 0
Jul 14, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 10
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
🚫 CLOSURE
Jul 11, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 73
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or ...
🚫 CLOSURE
Jul 11, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 73
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washin...
GRADE B
Mar 30, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 16
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Sep 12, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 28
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Non-food contact surface or e...
NEW GARDEN in Soundview Bruckner Bronx River: News Coverage (1)
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NEW GARDEN in Soundview Bruckner Bronx River: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was NEW GARDEN last inspected?
- NEW GARDEN was last inspected on March 4, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 27 points.
- What is NEW GARDEN's current health grade?
- NEW GARDEN currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has NEW GARDEN been closed by NYC Health?
- NEW GARDEN 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 GARDEN had?
- NEW GARDEN has 8 health inspections on record from September 2022 through March 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at NEW GARDEN?
- The worst inspection score recorded at NEW GARDEN was 73 points on July 11, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.