Chihiro Tea
552 LAGUARDIA PLACE, Manhattan, 10012
Should you eat here?
Caution — pest-related violations found across multiple inspections, including the latest (6 months ago).
Last inspected Jan 12, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jan 12, 2026
Signs 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.
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.
CriticalFood was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
A 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 12, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (1 critical) |
| Apr 16, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Apr 4, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 11 (4 critical) |
| Sep 25, 2023 | Grade A | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Aug 30, 2023 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 8 (6 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 4×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 13 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.
- 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.
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