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Red Sorghum: health inspection history

28-03 Jackson Avenue, New York City, NY 11101

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Address
28-03 Jackson Avenue, New York City, NY 11101
Borough
Queens
Cuisine (as listed)
Chinese
Most recent grade
Grade Pending issued Jul 13, 2026 (later inspections in the data have not produced a new grade yet)
Latest inspection
Jul 14, 2026 (Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection)
Records shown
6 inspections, Feb 12, 2024 to Jul 14, 2026

Across these 6 inspection records, the health department cited 24 violations, of which 18 were flagged critical.

Inspection history

Jul 14, 2026 Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

Score: not recordedNo violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.

No violations listed in this record.

Jul 13, 2026 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Score: 38Grade: Grade PendingViolations were cited in the following area(s).
  • 09ENot critical Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
  • 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.
  • 06ACritical Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
  • 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.
  • 06BCritical Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 06ECritical Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

Jan 5, 2026 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 20Violations were cited in the following area(s).
  • 03ACritical 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.
  • 06ECritical Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
  • 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.

Jul 23, 2024 Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection

Score: 12Violations were cited in the following area(s).
  • 08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
  • 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.

Apr 25, 2024 Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

Score: 31Grade: Grade CViolations 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.
  • 02BCritical Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
  • 06DCritical Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
  • 03ACritical 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.
  • 06BCritical Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.

Feb 12, 2024 Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

Score: 41Violations were cited in the following area(s).
  • 09BNot critical Thawing procedure improper.
  • 06DCritical Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
  • 06FCritical Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
  • 04JCritical Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
  • 05DCritical No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
  • 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.

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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.