ZHONG YUE RESTAURANT in Elmhurst
⚠️ This facility has been closed 1 time by the NYC Health Department
REOPENED
Last inspected Apr 6, 2026
📍 86-10 JUSTICE AVENUE, Queens, NY 11373 ·
🍽️ Chinese
Overview
Zhong Yue Restaurant in Elmhurst has been subject to 1 emergency closure by NYC DOHMH since 2023. The restaurant currently holds a Grade Z designation, with 14 inspections on record between 2023 and 2026. Its inspection history includes 1 Grade A and 2 Grade C results.
14
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
1
Closure
1
Grade A Inspection
ZHONG YUE RESTAURANT in Elmhurst: Emergency Closures (1)
ZHONG YUE RESTAURANT in Elmhurst: Full Inspection History (14 records)
✅ REOPENED
Apr 6, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 0
🚫 CLOSURE
Dec 1, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 62
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable...
Dec 1, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
GRADE Z
Sep 26, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 33
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, ...
Aug 15, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 42
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 cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
D...
Aug 15, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Lighting fixture located over, by or within food storage, preparation, service or display facility, and facility where utensils and equipment are cleaned and stored, which may shatter due to extreme heat, temperature changes or accidental contact; not fitted with shatterproof bulb or shielded and en...
GRADE C
May 20, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 49
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 ...
May 20, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Apr 10, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 46
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizi...
Apr 10, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
Violations:
28-01
GRADE C
Jan 31, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 41
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.
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-fo...
Dec 30, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 39
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 A
Oct 5, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Aug 29, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
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ZHONG YUE RESTAURANT in Elmhurst: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was ZHONG YUE RESTAURANT last inspected?
- ZHONG YUE RESTAURANT was last inspected on April 6, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 0 points.
- What is ZHONG YUE RESTAURANT's current health grade?
- ZHONG YUE RESTAURANT currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many times has ZHONG YUE RESTAURANT been closed by NYC Health?
- ZHONG YUE RESTAURANT has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 1 time. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has ZHONG YUE RESTAURANT had?
- ZHONG YUE RESTAURANT has 14 health inspections on record from August 2023 through April 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade C on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at ZHONG YUE RESTAURANT?
- The worst inspection score recorded at ZHONG YUE RESTAURANT was 62 points on December 1, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.