New York City, NY - Multiple violations were discovered at Hua Rong during a health inspection on 08/11/2025.
Located in the heart of Woodside, Hua Rong operates from a prominent location at 83-23 Broadway Queens Ny, making it easily accessible to area customers.
According to inspection records: "03. Lighting fixture located over, by or within food storage, preparation, service or display facility, and facility where utensils and equipment are cleaned and stored, which may shatter due to extreme heat, temperature changes or accidental cont..." This type of violation requires correction to maintain food safety standards.
Health department officials noted violations related to temperature control, which require attention for public health compliance.
Public health authorities continually highlight the fundamental significance of comprehensive temperature control practices. Studies from public health organizations show that The FDA requires continuous temperature monitoring for all potentially hazardous foods in commercial kitchens. The FDA Temperature Safety Guidelines offers detailed requirements for maintaining compliance.
Inspectors documented deficiencies involving pest control, an essential component of restaurant operations.
Food safety professionals regularly stress the essential nature of adequate pest control procedures. As outlined in FDA Food Code Standards, Effective pest control is considered a critical control point in preventing foodborne illness outbreaks. These federal guidelines guarantee that restaurants adhere to strict health requirements.
Among the findings were infractions involving sanitation, a key component of food safety protocols.
Food safety professionals regularly stress the essential nature of adequate sanitation procedures. As outlined in Food Safety Modernization Act, The FDA Food Code establishes comprehensive sanitation requirements that form the foundation of safe food service operations. These federal guidelines guarantee that restaurants adhere to strict health requirements.
In addition to regulatory requirements, these issues may affect the business's standing and public trust. Community health organizations track health department findings to provide education to local residents.
Health department officials will conduct a comprehensive re-inspection to ensure that all violations have been properly addressed. The establishment must demonstrate full compliance before the matter can be considered resolved.
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.
| BORO | Queens |
| Longitude | -73.879528010289 |
| NTA | QN29 |
| BUILDING | 83-23 |
| RECORD DATE | 08/15/2025 |
| SCORE | 55 |
| CAMIS | 50016803 |
| CUISINE DESCRIPTION | Chinese |
| ACTION | Violations were cited in the following area(s). |
| INSPECTION DATE | 08/11/2025 |
| BBL | 4015800105 |
| Community Board | 404 |
| Latitude | 40.740751895178 |
| PHONE | 7187601027 |
| INSPECTION TYPE | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Council District | 25 |
| STREET | BROADWAY |
| BIN | 4314501 |
| Census Tract | 047100 |
| DBA | HUA RONG |
| ZIPCODE | 11373 |
| VIOLATION CODES | 04H; 06C; 08A; 02H; 10B; 08C; 10F; 06E; 04M; 28-03; 03A |
| ALL VIOLATIONS | 04H: Raw; cooked or prepared food is adulterated; contaminated; cross-contaminated; or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan. || 06C: 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. || 08A: Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents; insects or other pests. || 02H: After cooking or removal from hot holding; TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours; and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours. || 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. || 08C: Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide; other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected; unlocked bait station used. || 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 underneath the unit. || 06E: Sanitized equipment or utensil; including in-use food dispensing utensil; improperly used or stored. || 04M: Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area. || 28-03: Lighting fixture located over; by or within food storage; preparation; service or display facility; and facility where utensils and equipment are cleaned and stored; which may shatter due to extreme heat; temperature changes or accidental contact; not fitted with shatterproof bulb or shielded and encased; with end caps or other device. || 03A: Food; prohibited; from unapproved or unknown source; home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered; butchered or dressed (eviscerated; skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site. |
This inspection was conducted on August 11, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were found: 04H: Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan. | 06C: 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. | 08A: Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. | 02H: After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours. | 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. | 08C: Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used. | 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 underneath the unit. | 06E: Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored. | 04M: Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area. | 28-03: Lighting fixture located over, by or within food storage, preparation, service or display facility, and facility where utensils and equipment are cleaned and stored, which may shatter due to extreme heat, temperature changes or accidental contact; not fitted with shatterproof bulb or shielded and encased, with end caps or other device. | 03A: Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site..
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.
