RU YI CHINESE RESTAURANT in Bensonhurst
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Mar 5, 2026
📍 7706 NEW UTRECHT AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11214 ·
🍽️ Chinese
Overview
RU YI CHINESE RESTAURANT in Bensonhurst has been closed by NYC DOHMH inspectors 2 times since 2025. The restaurant currently holds a Grade Z designation with a score of 39 points across 7 inspections.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
2
Closures
RU YI CHINESE RESTAURANT in Bensonhurst: Emergency Closures (2)
RU YI CHINESE RESTAURANT in Bensonhurst: Full Inspection History (7 records)
GRADE Z
Mar 5, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 39
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 accepta...
Oct 25, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 28
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
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 cleanin...
GRADE Z
May 1, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 0
🚫 CLOSURE
Apr 29, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 60
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable ...
🚫 CLOSURE
Apr 29, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 60
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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-servi...
Apr 8, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 36
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...
Apr 8, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
RU YI CHINESE RESTAURANT in Bensonhurst: News Coverage (1)
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RU YI CHINESE RESTAURANT in Bensonhurst: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was RU YI CHINESE RESTAURANT last inspected?
- RU YI CHINESE RESTAURANT was last inspected on March 5, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 39 points.
- What is RU YI CHINESE RESTAURANT's current health grade?
- RU YI CHINESE RESTAURANT currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many times has RU YI CHINESE RESTAURANT been closed by NYC Health?
- RU YI CHINESE RESTAURANT 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 RU YI CHINESE RESTAURANT had?
- RU YI CHINESE RESTAURANT has 7 health inspections on record from April 2025 through March 2026.
- What was the worst inspection score at RU YI CHINESE RESTAURANT?
- The worst inspection score recorded at RU YI CHINESE RESTAURANT was 60 points on April 29, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.