Great Win Restaurant · Great Win Chinese Restaurant

2022 East Ridge Road, Rochester, NY 14622

Overview

Great Win Restaurant (NYS Health Operation #750402) is a food service facility in inspected by inspected by New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH). The registered business location is at 2022 East Ridge Road, Rochester, NY 14622. The food service type is Food Service Establishment - Restaurant. The last inspection date is January 2, 2026.

Facility Overview

NYS Health Operation ID750402
NYSDOH Gazetteer275700
Facility NameGREAT WIN CHINESE RESTAURANT
Operation NameGREAT WIN RESTAURANT
Facility Address2022 EAST RIDGE ROAD, ROCHESTER
Address2022 East Ridge Road
Rochester
NY 14622
MunicipalityIRONDEQUOIT
CountyMONROE
Local Health DepartmentMonroe County
Food Service DescriptionFood Service Establishment - Restaurant
Permit Expiration Date2019-12-31

Last Inspection Results

Inspection Date2026-01-02
Inspection TypeRe-Inspection
Total Noncritical Violations4
ViolationsItem 8A- Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked); Item 10B- Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish); Item 14A- Insects, rodents present; Item 14B- Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin;

Inspection Results

Inspection DateInspection TypeViolations
2026-01-02Re-InspectionCritical: , Noncritical: 4, Violation Items: 10B; 14A; 14B; 8A
2025-12-10Re-InspectionCritical: 2, Noncritical: 3, Violation Items: 10B; 14A; 5C; 8A
Re-inspection to occur within 1-2 weeks.
2025-12-02InspectionCritical: , Noncritical: 7, Violation Items: 10A; 10B; 11A; 14A; 14B; 8A; 8C
Re-inspection to occur within 1-2 weeks.
2025-09-16Re-InspectionCritical: , Noncritical: , Violation Items:
Reinspection conducted to follow up on previous violations for possible re-opening. Extensive efforts have been made by the staff to clean and sanitize all affected surfaces in the facility. Weekly extermination services are to continue to monitor the pest issue until 11/11/25. Monthly extermination services are to occur after 11/11/25, indefinitely. Facility will be recommended to have their permit reinstated. Send all extermination reports to emilyshechter@monroecounty.gov.
2025-09-03InspectionCritical: 10, Noncritical: 19, Violation Items: 10A; 10B; 11A; 11B; 11D; 12C; 12D; 12E; 13B; 14A; 14B; 15A; 15B; 15C; 1D; 1H; 5A; 5C; 8A; 8B; 8C; 8D; 8F
A notice of suspension of permit was served on this date. The facility's permit to operate is suspended and hereby ordered to immediately cease operation and all food beverage service at this establishment until further notified by the Monroe County Health Department. Placard of closure was applied to the front entry door off facility on this date. Extermination services must be performed by a certified pesticide applicator. All invoices including snap counts must be forwarded to emilyshechter@monroecounty.gov. An exterminator must provide daily services to the facility for one week, weekly services for one month, and monthly services indefinitely. Reinspection to be conducted once all violations cited above have been addressed. **Note: Do not remove the placard until the facility is cleared for reopening by Monroe County Health Department. Doing so could result in a fine of $2000 per day.** |Facility is serviced by Innovative Pest Pro for rat extermination once a month.|Note* All food items stored in the basement must be in sealed plastic containers or tin cans.
2025-04-08Re-InspectionCritical: , Noncritical: 6, Violation Items: 10B; 11B; 14A; 14B; 15A; 8A
2025-03-12InspectionCritical: 1, Noncritical: 12, Violation Items: 10A; 10B; 11A; 11B; 11D; 12E; 14A; 14B; 15A; 15B; 5C; 8A; 9B
Reinspection within two weeks.
2024-11-07Re-InspectionCritical: , Noncritical: 7, Violation Items: 10B; 11D; 12C; 13B; 15A; 15B; 15C
2024-10-23Re-InspectionCritical: , Noncritical: 10, Violation Items: 10B; 11D; 12C; 12D; 13B; 14A; 15A; 15B; 15C; 8D
Reinspection within two to three weeks. A field visit will be conducted within 30 days from initial inspection to confirm the kitchen hand wash sink has been installed. Failure to comply will result in an enforcement hearing. Send next month of extermination reports to emilyshechter@monroecounty.gov.
2024-10-08InspectionCritical: 6, Noncritical: 17, Violation Items: 10A; 10B; 11B; 11C; 11D; 12C; 12D; 12E; 13B; 14A; 14B; 15A; 15B; 15C; 1H; 2E; 5B; 5C; 8A; 8D; 8F
Reinspection within two weeks. A field visit will be conducted within 30 days to confirm the kitchen hand wash sink has been installed. Failure to comply will result in an enforcement hearing. Send next month of extermination reports to emilyshechter@monroecounty.gov.
2024-07-30Re-InspectionCritical: , Noncritical: 5, Violation Items: 10A; 12C; 12E; 14B; 15A
2024-07-10Re-InspectionCritical: 1, Noncritical: 6, Violation Items: 10A; 12C; 12E; 14A; 14B; 15A; 2C
Re-inspection to occur in 1-2 weeks.
2024-05-07Re-InspectionCritical: 1, Noncritical: 7, Violation Items: 10A; 12C; 12E; 13B; 14A; 14B; 15A; 2C
Clean and sanitize floors in areas outlined in violation 15A. Re-inspection to occur in 1-2 weeks.
2024-04-30Re-InspectionCritical: 3, Noncritical: 10, Violation Items: 10A; 10B; 12C; 12E; 13B; 14A; 14B; 15A; 2C; 5C; 8A; 8B
Food Service Establishment is required to hire a certified pesticide applicator (exterminator) to eliminate the mouse/rat infestation. Send all invoices/receipts of services, including snap counts, to jacobchecho@monroecounty.gov. Extermination services must be conducted daily for at least one week. Upon approval from the Monroe County Health Department, services may move to a weekly basis and eventually a regular monthly basis at minimum. Re-inspection to occur in 1-2 weeks.
2024-04-23InspectionCritical: 3, Noncritical: 10, Violation Items: 10A; 10B; 12C; 12E; 13B; 14A; 14B; 15A; 2C; 5C; 8A; 8B
FSE must hire a certified pesticide applicator (exterminator) to eliminate the mouse/rat infestation. Forward all invoices of services, including snap counts, to jacobchecho@monroecounty.gov. Extermination services must be conducted daily for at least one week. Upon approval, services will move to a weekly basis and eventually a regular monthly basis at minimum. Reinspection to occur in 1-2 weeks.
2023-10-24Re-InspectionCritical: , Noncritical: 3, Violation Items: 12C; 14B; 8A
2023-09-12InspectionCritical: 1, Noncritical: 5, Violation Items: 11B; 12E; 14B; 16; 5C; 8A
Both food worker certificates have expired as of July 2023. Will reinspect within 1-2 weeks.
2023-07-19Re-InspectionCritical: 2, Noncritical: 6, Violation Items: 10A; 11B; 12C; 12E; 14B; 15B; 5C
Reinspection to be conducted in 2-3 weeks.
2023-05-03Re-InspectionCritical: 1, Noncritical: 8, Violation Items: 10A; 11B; 12C; 12E; 14A; 14B; 15A; 15B; 5C
Reinspection to be conducted in 1-2 weeks.|*Owner MUST provide invoices for proof of exterminator on contract upon reinspection.|* Failure to be compliant with the NYS Sanitary Code may result in a hearing with fines up to $2000.
2023-04-19Re-InspectionCritical: 1, Noncritical: 8, Violation Items: 10A; 11B; 12C; 12E; 14A; 14B; 15A; 5C; 8C
Reinspection to be conducted in 1-2 weeks.|*Owner MUST provide invoices for proof of exterminator on contract upon reinspection.
2023-03-31Re-InspectionCritical: 2, Noncritical: 7, Violation Items: 10A; 11B; 12C; 12E; 14A; 14B; 5B; 5C; 8C
Reinspection to be conducted in 1-2 weeks.
2023-02-24InspectionCritical: 1, Noncritical: 8, Violation Items: 10A; 10B; 11B; 12C; 12E; 14A; 14B; 15A; 5C
Reinspection to be conducted in 1-2 weeks.
2022-12-20Re-InspectionCritical: , Noncritical: 6, Violation Items: 10B; 11B; 12C; 12E; 14A; 8A
2022-11-16InspectionCritical: 2, Noncritical: 8, Violation Items: 10B; 11B; 12C; 12E; 14A; 14B; 14C; 5C; 8A
Will reinspect in 1-2 weeks. Requested that exterminator invoice be sent to: Colleensmith@monroecounty.gov
2022-07-19Re-InspectionCritical: , Noncritical: 7, Violation Items: 10B; 11B; 12C; 12E; 13B; 14A; 8A
2022-06-30InspectionCritical: 3, Noncritical: 12, Violation Items: 10A; 10B; 11B; 11D; 12C; 12E; 13B; 14A; 14B; 15B; 1H; 5B; 5C; 8A; 8B
Will reinspect in 1-2 weeks.
2022-01-13Re-InspectionCritical: , Noncritical: 5, Violation Items: 10A; 11B; 12C; 12E; 13B
2021-12-30Re-InspectionCritical: 3, Noncritical: 8, Violation Items: 10A; 11B; 12C; 12E; 13B; 14B; 5C; 8A; 8C
Will reinspect in 1-2 weeks.
2021-11-09InspectionCritical: 3, Noncritical: 9, Violation Items: 10A; 11B; 12C; 12E; 13B; 14B; 14C; 5C; 8A; 8C
Will reinspect in 1-2 weeks.
2021-06-09Re-InspectionCritical: , Noncritical: 8, Violation Items: 10B; 12C; 12E; 14B; 15A; 15B; 8A; 8C
Sufficient refrigeration for FSE to reopen.
2021-06-08InspectionCritical: 3, Noncritical: 7, Violation Items: 12C; 12E; 14B; 15A; 15B; 5A; 5C; 5E; 8A; 8C
Call MCHD at 753-5854 to notify when walk-in is fixed.
2020-01-22InspectionCritical: , Noncritical: 7, Violation Items: 11B; 11D; 14A; 14B; 15A; 8A; 8C
2019-12-31Re-InspectionCritical: , Noncritical: 1, Violation Items: 12C
Satisfactory reinspection.|*10 of 11 items cited during annual inspection have been corrected.|*Inspector reviewed keeping mop sink open and accessible at all times.
2019-12-03InspectionCritical: 1, Noncritical: 9, Violation Items: 11C; 11D; 12C; 12E; 15A; 15B; 4A; 8A; 8C; 8D
Satisfactory temps.....reach-in 42F, rice 152F, soup 186F, walk-in 36F, prep line 41F|CFW: De Qin Zheng Nat. Reg. exp. 7/24/2023| Becky Zheng Serv Safe exp. 7/15/2023|Reinspection: Dec. 20, 2019 (on or about)
2019-07-11Re-InspectionCritical: , Noncritical: , Violation Items:
Satisfactory reinspection.|*Items cited during annual inspection have been corrected.
2019-06-04InspectionCritical: 1, Noncritical: 5, Violation Items: 12E; 14B; 15A; 5C; 8A; 8D
SAtisfactory temps....single door 37F, rice 154F, walk-in 36F, prep line 42F|CFW: De Qin Zheng Nat. Reg. exp. 7/24/2023| Becky Zheng Serv Safe exp.7/15/2023|*Establishment is still under contract with Exodus Exterminating. Last service date 5/14/2019, no activity recorded.|Reinspection: June 25, 2019 (on or about)
2018-07-27Re-InspectionCritical: , Noncritical: , Violation Items:
Satisfactory reinspection.|All new wire shelving present in walk-in cooler.|All violation have been corrected.|CFW: Becky Zheng Serv Safe exp. 7/15/2023| Laszco Heckler Serv Safe exp. 9/29/2022|Establishment is under contract with Exodus Exterminating.
2018-06-25InspectionCritical: 1, Noncritical: 5, Violation Items: 10B; 12E; 16; 5C; 8A
Satisfactory temps......reach-in 38F, rice 163F, soup 184F, shrimp 41F, fried rice 158F, walk-in 37F|CFW: Laszlo Heckler Serv Safe exp. 9/29/2022|Reinspection: July 25, 2018|*Establishment use Rentokil exterminating once a month. Last service 5/5//18
2017-09-28Re-InspectionCritical: , Noncritical: , Violation Items:
Satisfactory reinspection|All items cited during annual inspection have been corrected.|*New screen door installed on side delivery door.
2017-09-07InspectionCritical: , Noncritical: 9, Violation Items: 11D; 12C; 12E; 13B; 14A; 14B; 15A; 15B; 16
Satisfactory temps.....rice 156F, soup 164F, prep line 45F, chicken 41F, walk-in 38F, fried rice 152F, |CFW: De Qin Zheng Serv Safe exp. 8/18/2017-------past due, must take class again.|*Establishment is under contract with Ehrlich Pest Control. Last service date was 8/7/17, no activity reported.|*Inspector reviewed that prep line is operating at the maximun allowed temp. of 45F. Suggested service call on unit as ideal operating temp. is 37F - 41F.|Reinspection: September 28, 2017 (on or about)
2016-09-13Re-InspectionCritical: , Noncritical: , Violation Items:
2016-08-25InspectionCritical: 1, Noncritical: 6, Violation Items: 11B; 14A; 14B; 15B; 5E; 8A
CFW: De Qin Zheng Serv Safe exp. 8/18/2017
2015-12-01Re-InspectionCritical: , Noncritical: 2, Violation Items: 11D; 8A
2015-05-15InspectionCritical: , Noncritical: 4, Violation Items: 10B; 11C; 8A; 9B
2015-03-13Re-InspectionCritical: , Noncritical: 1, Violation Items: 13B
2015-02-26Re-InspectionCritical: , Noncritical: 4, Violation Items: 13B; 14B; 15A; 8A
2014-10-08InspectionCritical: , Noncritical: 2, Violation Items: 15A; 8A
2014-07-14InspectionCritical: 1, Noncritical: 7, Violation Items: 14A; 14B; 15A; 5C; 8A; 8C; 8D
2013-08-29Re-InspectionCritical: , Noncritical: , Violation Items:
2013-08-15InspectionCritical: 2, Noncritical: 5, Violation Items: 11D; 14A; 14B; 15B; 2E; 5E; 8C
2012-08-30InspectionCritical: , Noncritical: , Violation Items:
2012-08-16InspectionCritical: , Noncritical: 5, Violation Items: 11D; 12E; 15B; 8A; 8C
2011-11-15Re-InspectionCritical: , Noncritical: , Violation Items:
2011-10-31InspectionCritical: , Noncritical: , Violation Items:
2010-11-03InspectionCritical: , Noncritical: 3, Violation Items:

Violation Code Descriptions

Violation ItemCritical ViolationViolation Description
1DCritical ViolationCanned foods found in poor conditions (leakers, severe dents, rusty, swollen cans)
1HCritical ViolationFood from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises.
2CCritical ViolationCooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.
2ECritical ViolationAccurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate potentially hazardous food temperatures during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding.
4ACritical ViolationToxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
5ACritical ViolationPotentially hazardous foods are not kept at or below 45°F during cold holding, except smoked fish not kept at or below 38°F during cold holding.
5BCritical ViolationPotentially hazardous foods are not cooled by an approved method where the food temperature can be reduced from 120oF to 70oF or less within two hours and 70oF to 45oF within four hours.
5CCritical ViolationPotentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).
5ECritical ViolationEnough refrigerated storage equipment is not present, properly designed, maintained or operated so that all potentially hazardous foods are cooled properly and stored below 45°F as required.
Not Critical Violation
10ANot Critical ViolationFood (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
10BNot Critical ViolationNon-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
11ANot Critical ViolationManual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
11BNot Critical ViolationWiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
11CNot Critical ViolationFood contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
11DNot Critical ViolationNon food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
12CNot Critical ViolationPlumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
12DNot Critical ViolationToilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
12ENot Critical ViolationHandwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
13BNot Critical ViolationGarbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance
14ANot Critical ViolationInsects, rodents present
14BNot Critical ViolationEffective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin
14CNot Critical ViolationPesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator
15ANot Critical ViolationFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
15BNot Critical ViolationLighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
15CNot Critical ViolationPremises littered, unnecessary equipment and article present, living quarters no completely separated for food service operations, live animals, birds and pets not excluded
16Not Critical ViolationMiscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
8ANot Critical ViolationFood not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
8BNot Critical ViolationIn use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
8CNot Critical ViolationImproper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils
8DNot Critical ViolationSingle service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required
8FNot Critical ViolationImproper thawing procedures used
9BNot Critical ViolationTobacco is used; eating, drinking in food preparation, dishwashing food storage areas

Location Information

Street Address 2022 EAST RIDGE ROAD
CityROCHESTER
StateNY
Zip Code14622

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Dataset Information

This dataset includes about 90k food service facilities inspected by New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH). In New York State, environmental health protection programs are carried out at the central, regional, district and county levels. Each service facility is registered with facility name, business address, inspection dates, violations, etc.

SubjectBusiness and Economy
JurisdictionState of New York
Data ProviderNew York State Department of Health (NYSDOH), Bureau of Community Environmental Health and Food Protection
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Dataset Details

The New York State Department of Health's Bureau of Community Environmental Health and Food Protection works to protect the public health by assuring that food service establishments are operated in a manner that eliminates hazards through design and management, resulting in a decreased incidence of foodborne illness in our communities. The Bureau's Food Protection Program also coordinates foodborne outbreak investigations, analyzes the findings and uses this information to develop regulations and guidance designed to prevent similar outbreaks in the future. This data includes the name and location of food service establishments and the violations that were found at the time of their inspections. Violation details are collected on inspection reports (i.e., the actual food item, quantity and temperature of food found out of temperature control) as well as corrective actions for critical violations; this data set is limited to the violation number and the corresponding general violation description.

There are over 90,000 food service establishments in New York State. The Food Protection Program provides guidance and assistance to county and city health departments and State District Offices which in turn permit and inspect food service establishments, some institutional food services, temporary and mobile food service establishments and food and beverage vending machines. Each food service establishment is registered with facility name, business address, inspection dates, violations, etc.

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