New York City, NY - An inspection conducted at New Ho Wah on 07/24/2025 identified food safety violations.
Located in the heart of Astoria, New Ho Wah operates from a prominent location at 4201 Broadway, making it easily accessible to area customers.
Inspectors documented: "04m. Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area. (critical: critical). 04l. Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. (critical: critical). 04k. Evidence of rats." This finding indicates a need for compliance with established food safety protocols.
Among the findings were infractions involving pest control, a key component of food safety protocols.
Restaurant industry studies show that pest-related violations often correlate with other sanitation deficiencies Data compiled by food safety institutions reveals that Federal food safety regulations require all food service establishments to maintain comprehensive pest exclusion programs. Per HACCP Prevention Guidelines, such standards maintain that dining facilities comply with comprehensive protection measures.
These compliance issues require correction to maintain proper standards for the restaurant and public health. Food safety professionals indicate that addressing non-compliance helps ensure customer safety standards.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene has mandated that New Ho Wah immediately address all identified violations before resuming normal operations. A follow-up inspection has been scheduled to verify compliance.
This inspection emphasizes the fundamental necessity of strict regulatory adherence in dining establishments. Area customers have the right to access compliance documentation when selecting food service establishments.
| ACTION | Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed. |
| SCORE | 53 |
| BIN | 4436925 |
| CAMIS | 50018892 |
| BORO | Queens |
| PHONE | 7189561849 |
| BUILDING | 4201 |
| Latitude | 40.758167904608 |
| Longitude | -73.91727831361 |
| RECORD DATE | 08/15/2025 |
| CUISINE DESCRIPTION | Chinese |
| DBA | NEW HO WAH |
| Community Board | 401 |
| INSPECTION TYPE | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Council District | 26 |
| STREET | BROADWAY |
| ZIPCODE | 11103 |
| NTA | QN70 |
| BBL | 4006920008 |
| Census Tract | 015500 |
| INSPECTION DATE | 07/17/2025 |
| VIOLATION CODES | 04L; 02B; 04K; 08B; 04N; 28-06; 08A; 02G; 10B; 04M |
| ALL VIOLATIONS | 04L: Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. || 02B: Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. || 04K: Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas. || 08B: Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant; with tight-fitting lids; and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage; refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected; stored; removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance. || 04N: 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. || 28-06: Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises. || 08A: Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents; insects or other pests. || 02G: 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. || 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. || 04M: Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area. |
This inspection was conducted on July 24, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were found: 04L: Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. | 02B: Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. | 04K: Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas. | 08B: Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance. | 04N: 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. | 28-06: Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises. | 08A: Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. | 02G: 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. | 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. | 04M: Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area..
Health code violations can increase the risk of foodborne illness. Common concerns include improper food temperatures (which can allow bacteria growth), inadequate handwashing facilities (which can spread germs), pest activity (which can contaminate food), and cross-contamination risks. These violations are monitored by health departments to ensure public safety and prevent foodborne illness outbreaks.
All inspection data for this report is sourced directly from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene . View the original data source .
Food safety standards referenced in this report are based on:
Important Note: This article is based on official inspection reports at the time of inspection. Current conditions may differ. Always check the most recent inspection results before dining. Establishments have the opportunity to correct violations and request re-inspection.
