ROYAL HALL/LIFE GARDEN

GRADE A

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Overview

ROYAL HALL/LIFE GARDEN in Coney Island Sea Gate received a Grade A on their NYC health inspection on November 25, 2025, scoring 13 points. The inspection found 2 violations, including 2 critical.

Address
2896 WEST 12 STREET
Brooklyn, NY 11224
Cuisine
Asian/Asian Fusion
Inspection Type
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Violations
2 total
⚠ 2 critical
Facility History
2 inspections

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 06F

Wiping Cloths Not Stored in Sanitizer

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

⚠️ Why This Matters

CONTAMINATION SPREAD: Dirty wiping cloths spread millions of bacteria across every surface wiped. Bacteria double every 20 minutes on damp cloths. One contaminated cloth can spread pathogens to 30+ surfaces, causing facility-wide contamination.

📋 Code Requirements

Store wiping cloths in sanitizer AT ALL TIMES between uses: 50-100ppm chlorine or 200-400ppm quaternary ammonium. Change solution when visibly dirty or every 4 hours. Use separate cloths for food contact vs non-food contact. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

CDC Risk Factor: Contaminated Equipment
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.21
⚠ CRITICAL 06C

Food not protected from contamination

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.

⚠️ Why This Matters

Unprotected food exposed to bacteria, viruses, chemicals, and physical contaminants

📋 Code Requirements

Cover all food; store 6 inches off floor; protect from customer contamination; use sneeze guards

CDC Risk Factor: Contaminated Equipment/Protection from Contamination
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.09
Inspector's Action:

Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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ROYAL HALL/LIFE GARDEN — Inspection Questions

Did ROYAL HALL/LIFE GARDEN pass their NYC health inspection on November 25, 2025?
ROYAL HALL/LIFE GARDEN passed with an A grade on November 25, 2025 with a score of 13 points. The inspection found 2 violation(s).
What critical violations did ROYAL HALL/LIFE GARDEN have?
ROYAL HALL/LIFE GARDEN had 2 critical violation(s) during their inspection. Critical violations directly contribute to foodborne illness and must be corrected immediately. These include issues with temperature control, hand washing, cross-contamination, and pest infestations.
What does violation code 06F mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 06F (Wiping Cloths Not Stored in Sanitizer) is a critical violation. Wiping cloths used on food contact surfaces not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. CONTAMINATION SPREAD: Dirty wiping cloths spread millions of bacteria across every surface wiped. Bacteria double every 20 minutes on damp cloths. One contaminated cloth can spread pathogens to 30+ surfaces, causing facility-wide contamination.
What does violation code 06C mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 06C (Food not protected from contamination) is a critical violation. All food must be protected from contamination during storage, prep, display and service Unprotected food exposed to bacteria, viruses, chemicals, and physical contaminants