Grade PendingChinese

Chili

13 EAST 37 STREET, Manhattan, 10016

Should you eat here?

Caution — pest-related violations found across multiple inspections, including the latest (7 days ago).

Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · New York City health department

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.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Critical
Food 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.
Critical
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.
Critical
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.
A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted

Date	Result	Type	Violations
Aug 3, 2026	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	6 (3 critical)
Jan 30, 2025	Grade Pending	Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection	6 (2 critical)
Dec 2, 2024	Grade Pending	Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection	7 (4 critical)
Oct 23, 2024	Grade Pending	Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection	8 (5 critical)

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.
4×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
4×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
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×A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

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