Latest inspection: No letter assigned 40 points · C-range score, not an assigned C Previous assigned grade: B · Sep 10, 2025

Chinese · Mott Haven-Port Morris

FOO HING KITCHEN health grade & inspection history

522 EAST 138 STREET, Bronx, NY 10454

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40
NYC violation points↓ Lower is better
A 0–13 B 14–27 C 28+
Peer context Lower than 3% of comparable Bronx inspections Local context 28 points above the local median

Score from the latest comparable inspection on Aug 4, 2026. It falls in the C range, but that is not an assigned letter grade.

About the restaurant

What to know about FOO HING KITCHEN

FOO HING KITCHEN is a Chinese restaurant in Mott Haven-Port Morris serving familiar takeout fare, including chicken dishes, broccoli, fried rice, wings, and other combination-style meals. The restaurant’s format is geared toward quick ordering and pickup, with lunch specials and generous portions part of its practical appeal. It is a straightforward neighborhood option for a fast Chinese meal. This profile also lets you check the restaurant’s NYC health grade, inspection score, health-code violations, and inspection history.

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Latest NYC health inspection

Health inspection snapshot

Aug 4, 2026Inspection date
5Violations recorded
3Critical items
Official action: Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.

Inspection details

Latest health code violations

  • 02B
    Critical violation

    Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

  • 04L
    Critical violation

    Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

  • 04N
    Critical violation

    Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.

  • 08A

    Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

  • 28-06

    Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

Score trend

FOO HING KITCHEN inspection history

21 more inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events in the current NYC record; the history can change after an agency update.

DateAssigned gradeScoreViolationsInspection
Aug 7, 2026Pending31Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Aug 4, 2026Not assigned405Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Jan 14, 2026Not assigned0Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Sep 10, 2025B194Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Jun 5, 2025Not assigned234Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Oct 12, 2023A82Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Aug 28, 2023Not assigned486Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Repeat patterns

Recurring violation codes

Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.

  • 10F
    Recorded in 4 inspections

    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.

  • 04N
    Recorded in 3 inspections

    Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.

  • 08A
    Recorded in 3 inspections

    Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

  • 02G
    Recorded in 3 inspections

    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.

  • 04K
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

Official location

FOO HING KITCHEN on the map

Common questions

FOO HING KITCHEN inspection FAQ

What NYC health grade is listed for FOO HING KITCHEN?

The latest comparable inspection on Aug 4, 2026 has 40 violation points, which falls in the C score range, but no letter grade is recorded for that inspection. The previous assigned grade was B, dated Sep 10, 2025.

When was FOO HING KITCHEN last inspected?

The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Aug 4, 2026.

Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?

Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.

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