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Chinese · Flushing-Willets Point
HAO CHI health grade & inspection history
42-96 MAIN STREET, Queens, NY 11355
142 latest violation-point score
No selectable letter grade in the current source snapshot. The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on May 7, 2026; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
May 7, 2026Inspection date
12Violations recorded
10Critical 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
- 03ECritical violation
No or inadequate potable water supply. Water or ice not potable or from unapproved source. Bottled water not NY State certified. Cross connection in potable water supply system.
- 04ACritical violation
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
- 04MCritical violation
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
- 05ACritical violation
Sewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or unapproved.
- 05DCritical violation
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 acceptable hand-drying device.
- 05HCritical violation
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
- 06ACritical violation
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
- 06CCritical violation
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.
- 06DCritical violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 06ECritical violation
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
- 08A
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 10H
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
Score trend
HAO CHI inspection history
No prior comparable score. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026 | — | 85 | 9 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection |
| May 7, 2026 | — | 142 | 12 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection |
| May 7, 2026 | — | — | 1 | Administrative Miscellaneous / 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.
- 04MRecorded in 2 inspections
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
- 05DRecorded in 2 inspections
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 acceptable hand-drying device.
- 06CRecorded in 2 inspections
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.
- 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.
- 08ARecorded in 2 inspections
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Official location
HAO CHI on the map
Common questions
HAO CHI inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for HAO CHI?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is Not graded. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 142 violation points.
When was HAO CHI last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated May 7, 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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