Bites Of Xian 88
1711 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, 10128
Should you eat here?
Caution — pest-related violations found across multiple inspections, including the latest (8 months ago).
Last inspected Dec 2, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Dec 2, 2025
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
CriticalSigns of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
CriticalFood was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
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.
CriticalA cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
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.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 5 (3 critical) |
| Apr 8, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| Jan 15, 2025 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection | 1 |
| Jan 13, 2025 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 8 (4 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
- 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 17 rodent inspections on record, 1 finding rat activity.
- 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.
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