Chica & The Don
24 EAST 21 STREET, Manhattan, 10010
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (7 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Dec 30, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Dec 30, 2025
Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
CriticalRaw 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.
CriticalA staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| Jun 12, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
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