Chinese · 89 East 42 Street · Manhattan 10017
Grade Pending since 2026-09-02
2026-09-02 · Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 25 Grade Pending
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 02B | Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. | Critical |
| 04M | Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area. | Critical |
| 06D | Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. | Critical |
| 08A | Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. | — |
| 10B | 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. | — |
2026-04-08 · Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 55
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 02B | Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. | Critical |
| 04H | Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan. | Critical |
| 04L | Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. | Critical |
| 04N | Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies. | Critical |
| 08A | Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. | — |
| 08B | Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance. | — |
| 10B | 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. | — |
| 28-05 | Food adulterated or misbranded. Adulterated or misbranded food possessed, being manufactured, produced, packed, sold, offered for sale, delivered or given away | — |
Inspectors recorded evidence of mice on 1 inspection: 2026-04-08
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17 food-poisoning reports to 311 at this address in the last three years (3 with three or more people sick), shared by 26 restaurants
28 Food Establishment complaints to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Rodents/Insects/Garbage, Bare Hands in Contact w/ Food, No Permit or License), shared by 26 restaurants · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.
Other restaurants at this address: Bien Cuit - Grand Central, LLC, Bourke Street Bakery, Central Market New York, Dirty Taco, Dirty Taco, Doughnut Plant, Frankies Dogs On the Go, Grand Brasserie, Joe Coffee Company, Joey Bats Cafe, Luke's Lobster, Melba's, Naya, Osteria Centrale, Palladino's, Playa Bowls, Prova Pizza Bar, Prova Pizzabar, Tartinery, The Campbell, Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, Wonderen Stroopwaffels, Zaro's Bakery, Zaro's Bread Basket, Zaro's Bread Basket.
Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint
89 East 42 Street