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Lin Home Chinese Restaurant: health inspection history

2461 University Avenue, New York City, NY 10468

An inspection is a dated snapshot of what an inspector observed on one day. It is not a guarantee of current conditions. Labels and scores below are the NYC Health Department's own terms; see how to read them.
Address
2461 University Avenue, New York City, NY 10468
Borough
Bronx
Cuisine (as listed)
Chinese
Most recent grade
Grade A issued Aug 3, 2026
Latest inspection
Aug 3, 2026 (Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection)
Records shown
3 inspections, Dec 14, 2023 to Aug 3, 2026

Across these 3 inspection records, the health department cited 9 violations, of which 2 were flagged critical. The score behind its most recent letter grade was 13 points. Among 87 graded restaurants in ZIP 10468, the median score behind the latest grade is 12 points. In New York City, lower scores are better.

Inspection history

Aug 3, 2026 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 13Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).
  • 10BNot critical 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.
  • 10ENot critical Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
  • 10FNot 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.
  • 10GNot critical Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

Aug 20, 2025 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 12Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).
  • 10GNot critical Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
  • 28-06Not critical Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
  • 02GCritical 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.

Dec 14, 2023 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 9Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).
  • 10FNot 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.
  • 06CCritical 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.

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Source: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), “DOHMH New York City Restaurant Inspection Results” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 4, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.