NEW TASTE OF CHINA in Elmhurst
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Dec 10, 2024
📍 80-26 BAXTER AVENUE, Queens, NY 11373 ·
🍽️ Chinese
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🚇 Jackson Heights-Roosevelt
Overview
New Taste of China in Elmhurst holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 13 points on its most recent inspection. The restaurant has been closed by inspectors 2 times since 2022 across 5 total inspections, though it has earned Grade A on 2 occasions.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
2
Grade A Inspections
NEW TASTE OF CHINA in Elmhurst: Emergency Closures (2)
NEW TASTE OF CHINA in Elmhurst: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
Dec 10, 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.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination du...
GRADE P
Jun 9, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening 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.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects o...
🚫 CLOSURE
Jun 6, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 61
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.
Evidence of mice or li...
🚫 CLOSURE
Jun 6, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 61
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Violations:
08A
GRADE A
May 18, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Single service item reused, improperly stored, dispensed; not used when required.
Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.
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NEW TASTE OF CHINA in Elmhurst: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was NEW TASTE OF CHINA last inspected?
- NEW TASTE OF CHINA was last inspected on December 10, 2024 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is NEW TASTE OF CHINA's current health grade?
- NEW TASTE OF CHINA currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has NEW TASTE OF CHINA been closed by NYC Health?
- NEW TASTE OF CHINA 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 TASTE OF CHINA had?
- NEW TASTE OF CHINA has 5 health inspections on record from May 2022 through December 2024. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at NEW TASTE OF CHINA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at NEW TASTE OF CHINA was 61 points on June 6, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.