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Wa Lung Kitchen

Chinese · 557 Grand Street · Manhattan 10002

Grade Pending since 2026-04-09 · last letter grade B (2024-12-26)

Reopened by DOHMH on 2026-04-09.

Inspection history

2026-04-09 · Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection · Establishment re-opened by DOHMH. · score 7 Grade Pending

CodeDescriptionCritical
06CFood, 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.Critical
10FNon-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.—

2026-04-07 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed. · score 74

CodeDescriptionCritical
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Critical
04KEvidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.Critical
04MLive roaches in facility's food or non-food area.Critical
04OLive animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.Critical
05HNo approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.Critical
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.—
28-06Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.—

2024-12-26 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 24 B

CodeDescriptionCritical
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Critical
04OLive animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.Critical
06APersonal 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.Critical
08CPesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.—
10GDishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.—

2024-10-22 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 51

CodeDescriptionCritical
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Critical
02GCold 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.Critical
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.Critical
04MLive roaches in facility's food or non-food area.Critical
04OLive animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.Critical
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Critical
06FWiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.Critical
09CDesign, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.—

2023-04-19 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 21 B

CodeDescriptionCritical
02GCold 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.Critical
06CFood, 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.Critical
06FWiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.Critical
10FNon-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.—

Mice and rats

Inspectors recorded evidence of rats on 1 inspection: 2026-04-07

At this address

No housing grade for this lot (not a graded residential building).

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3 Food Establishment complaints to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Bare Hands in Contact w/ Food, Food Spoiled, No Permit or License) · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.

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Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint

557 Grand Street

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