NEW RED LANTERN in Borough Park
⚠️ This facility has been closed 4 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Feb 9, 2026
📍 5701 FORT HAMILTON PARKWAY, Brooklyn, NY 11219 ·
🍽️ Chinese
Overview
New Red Lantern in Borough Park has been closed by NYC DOHMH inspectors 4 times since 2022. The restaurant currently holds a Grade Z designation following a score of 20 points. Across 12 inspections from 2022 to 2026, the restaurant has received 1 Grade A and 1 Grade C result.
12
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
4
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
NEW RED LANTERN in Borough Park: Emergency Closures (4)
NEW RED LANTERN in Borough Park: Full Inspection History (12 records)
GRADE Z
Feb 9, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 20
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
Mar 11, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 32
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
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 ...
GRADE Z
Dec 12, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 9
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
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 pr...
🚫 CLOSURE
Dec 9, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 50
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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 above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
Anti-siphonage ...
🚫 CLOSURE
Dec 9, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 50
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Violations:
04M
GRADE A
Aug 20, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-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...
Jan 3, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 34
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.
Food contact surface, refillable, reusable containers, or equipment improperly const...
Nov 17, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 9
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
🚫 CLOSURE
Nov 15, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection
Score: 80
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food 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 above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
Establishment...
🚫 CLOSURE
Nov 15, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection
Score: 80
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 above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
Violations:
02G
GRADE C
Nov 2, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 88
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 accept...
Apr 7, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 40
Food contact surface not properly maintained.
Food from unapproved or unknown source or home canned. Reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing; or ROP foods prepared on premises transported to another site.
Proper sanitization not provided for utensil ware washing operation.
Pl...
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NEW RED LANTERN in Borough Park: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was NEW RED LANTERN last inspected?
- NEW RED LANTERN was last inspected on February 9, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 20 points.
- What is NEW RED LANTERN's current health grade?
- NEW RED LANTERN currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many times has NEW RED LANTERN been closed by NYC Health?
- NEW RED LANTERN has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 4 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has NEW RED LANTERN had?
- NEW RED LANTERN has 12 health inspections on record from April 2022 through February 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at NEW RED LANTERN?
- The worst inspection score recorded at NEW RED LANTERN was 88 points on November 2, 2022. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.