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Chinese · Flushing-Willets Point
HAPPY LAMB health grade & inspection history
136-59 37 AVENUE, Queens, NY 11354
13
NYC violation points↓ Lower is better
A 0–13 B 14–27 C 28+
Peer context Lower than 41% of comparable Queens inspections Local context Same as the local median
Score from the latest comparable inspection on Sep 3, 2025. The official grade is shown separately and can come from a different represented grading record.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Sep 3, 2025Inspection date
3Violations recorded
1Critical item
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 02BCritical violation
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 09B
Thawing procedure improper.
- 10B
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Score trend
HAPPY LAMB inspection history
14 fewer inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2025 | A | 13 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Jun 18, 2025 | — | 27 | 6 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Jun 18, 2025 | — | — | 2 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection |
| Mar 15, 2024 | A | 13 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Jan 25, 2023 | — | 19 | 3 | Cycle 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.
- 09BRecorded in 3 inspections
Thawing procedure improper.
- 06CRecorded in 3 inspections
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
- 02BRecorded in 2 inspections
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 10BRecorded in 2 inspections
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
- 02GRecorded in 2 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.
- 06DRecorded in 2 inspections
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Official location
HAPPY LAMB on the map
Common questions
HAPPY LAMB inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for HAPPY LAMB?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Sep 3, 2025. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 13 violation points.
When was HAPPY LAMB last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Sep 3, 2025.
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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