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China River

Chinese · 258 West 44 Street · Manhattan 10036

B Grade B posted 2025-12-04 (score 25)

Inspection history

2025-12-04 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 25 B

CodeDescriptionCritical
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Critical
04HRaw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.Critical
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Critical
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.—

2025-09-23 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 23

CodeDescriptionCritical
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Critical
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.—
10BAnti-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.—
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.—
10HSingle 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.—

2025-09-23 · Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited

CodeDescriptionCritical
28-03Lighting fixture located over, by or within food storage, preparation, service or display facility, and facility where utensils and equipment are cleaned and stored, which may shatter due to extreme heat, temperature changes or accidental contact; not fitted with shatterproof bulb or shielded and encased, with end caps or other device.—

2024-01-31 · Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 26 B

CodeDescriptionCritical
03AFood, 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.Critical
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Critical
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.—
09CDesign, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.—
09DFood service operation occurring in room or area used as living or sleeping quarters.—

2024-01-31 · Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection · Violations were cited

CodeDescriptionCritical
20-08Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information—

2023-12-11 · Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 56

CodeDescriptionCritical
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Critical
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.Critical
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Critical
05DNo 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.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
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Critical
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.—
09DFood service operation occurring in room or area used as living or sleeping quarters.—
09EWash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.—
10BAnti-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.—

2023-09-02 · Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited

CodeDescriptionCritical
15-39Ashtray present in smoke-free area.—

Mice and rats

Inspectors recorded evidence of mice on 4 inspections: 2025-12-04, 2025-09-23, 2024-01-31, 2023-12-11

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258 West 44 Street

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