Big Apple Kitchen Health Inspection Grade
Chinese · 489 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212
Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
21
Last inspection
February 18, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
21 / 0
Big Apple Kitchen currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on February 18, 2026 found 3 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 21 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 0 non-critical
Critical
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 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.
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Latest Inspection Details
February 18, 2026
- Date
- February 18, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 21
- Critical points
- 21
- Non-critical points
- 0
- Violations
- 3 (3 critical, 0 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Feb 18, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 21, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Feb 28, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Big Apple Kitchen has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: December 2023 and February 2023. Its latest score remained 7 in both inspections.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Big Apple Kitchen's latest score: 21
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Big Apple Kitchen's current NYC health grade?
Big Apple Kitchen does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was Big Apple Kitchen last inspected?
Big Apple Kitchen was last inspected on February 18, 2026.
What was Big Apple Kitchen's latest inspection score?
Big Apple Kitchen's latest inspection score was 21 points.
How many violations did Big Apple Kitchen have in its latest inspection?
Big Apple Kitchen had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 0 non-critical violations.
Where is Big Apple Kitchen located?
Big Apple Kitchen is located at 489 Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11212.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50000883
Last updated: June 26, 2026