Chef Tan
37 SAINT MARKS PLACE, Manhattan, 10003
Should you eat here?
Caution — pest-related violations found across multiple inspections, including the latest (7 months ago).
Last inspected Jan 6, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jan 6, 2026
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.
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
CriticalSigns of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
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.
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.
Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Food, 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.
CriticalRaw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
CriticalAn issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
CriticalA cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Non-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.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 6, 2026 | Grade C | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 8 (6 critical) |
| Jun 30, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 7 (3 critical) |
| Feb 19, 2025 | Grade C | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 10 (6 critical) |
| Jul 29, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 9 (6 critical) |
| Mar 21, 2023 | Grade A | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| Jan 11, 2023 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection | 6 (2 critical) |
| Jan 9, 2023 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 7 (5 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 6×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 5×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 5×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 4×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
- 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 3×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 50 rodent inspections on record, 8 finding rat activity.
- 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.
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