Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
5
Last inspection
February 27, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
0 / 5
Ho Wah Restaurant currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on February 27, 2025 found 2 violations, for a total score of 5 points.
Latest Violations
0 critical · 2 non-critical
Non-Critical
- 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.
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
February 27, 2025
- Date
- February 27, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 5
- Critical points
- 0
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 2 (0 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
Feb 27, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jul 26, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Ho Wah Restaurant has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: February 2025 and July 2022. Its latest score remained 5 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.
Ho Wah Restaurant's latest score: 5
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ho Wah Restaurant's current NYC health grade?
Ho Wah Restaurant currently has a A grade.
When was Ho Wah Restaurant last inspected?
Ho Wah Restaurant was last inspected on February 27, 2025.
What was Ho Wah Restaurant's latest inspection score?
Ho Wah Restaurant's latest inspection score was 5 points.
How many violations did Ho Wah Restaurant have in its latest inspection?
Ho Wah Restaurant had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 0 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Ho Wah Restaurant located?
Ho Wah Restaurant is located at 551 Gates Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11216.
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: 50004213
Last updated: June 26, 2026