Jade Garden in Morningside Heights Fails Health Inspection

JADE GARDEN restaurant inspection

New York City, NY - Health department officials identified compliance problems at Jade Garden during an inspection on 07/31/2025.

The restaurant is located at 4028 Broadway Manhattan Ny in New York City's Morningside Heights district, serving local residents and visitors.

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The inspection details: "10f. 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." These circumstances require correction according to industry standards.

Inspectors documented deficiencies involving temperature control, an essential component of restaurant operations.

Professional food safety experts consider temperature monitoring essential for preventing foodborne illness Data compiled by food safety institutions reveals that Temperature abuse remains the leading cause of foodborne illness outbreaks in restaurant settings. Per HACCP Temperature Monitoring, such standards maintain that dining facilities comply with comprehensive protection measures.

The inspection found infractions involving pest control, a fundamental aspect of food service operations.

Industry experts consistently emphasize the critical importance of proper pest control protocols. The FDA Food Code Standards clearly states that Effective pest control is considered a critical control point in preventing foodborne illness outbreaks.

The inspection identified violations related to sanitation, an important area of food safety.

Food safety experts emphasize that consistent sanitation practices prevent the accumulation of harmful bacteria Data compiled by food safety institutions reveals that Federal regulators use FDA sanitation guidelines as the benchmark for evaluating food service establishment compliance. Per FDA Sanitation Standards, such standards maintain that dining facilities comply with comprehensive protection measures.

Beyond regulatory requirements, such infractions may affect the restaurant's standing and customer relationships. Local food safety organizations monitor inspection results to provide information to the public.

Regulatory authorities have scheduled an extensive follow-up review to confirm that every infraction has been adequately corrected. Management are required to show complete correction before these violations will be deemed closed.

Food service professionals should take note of important insights from these findings, highlighting the importance of ongoing compliance to health code requirements. Public education continues to be an essential element in ensuring public health protection.

📋 Complete Inspection Data

Longitude -73.845970391296
BUILDING 2413
NTA BX59
STREET WESTCHESTER AVENUE
DBA JADE GARDEN
ZIPCODE 10461
PHONE 7188634693
BBL 2039730040
Latitude 40.83738476587
RECORD DATE 08/15/2025
CAMIS 50058794
GRADE DATE 07/16/2025
CUISINE DESCRIPTION Chinese
ACTION Violations were cited in the following area(s).
SCORE 13
BORO Bronx
BIN 2041709
Census Tract 020200
INSPECTION TYPE Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
GRADE A
Council District 18
INSPECTION DATE 07/16/2025
Community Board 210
VIOLATION CODES 08B; 04N; 06D
ALL VIOLATIONS 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. || 06D: Food contact surface not properly washed; rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was this inspection conducted?

This inspection was conducted on July 31, 2025.

Who conducted this inspection?

Chicago Department of Public Health

What violations were found during this inspection?

The following violations were found: 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. | 06D: Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred..

Why are these violations concerning?

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.

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📋 Data Sources & Health Guidelines

Inspection Data Source

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 .

Federal Health Guidelines

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.