Grade AChineseNo recent inspection

China Gourmet

877A 8 AVENUE, Manhattan, 10019

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (1 year ago). Details below.

Last inspected Mar 27, 2025 · New York City health department

Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Critical
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Thawing procedure improper.
A problem with equipment or the physical facility (plumbing, floors, lighting, ventilation).
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
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.

Date	Result	Type	Violations
Mar 27, 2025	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	5 (1 critical)
Dec 19, 2024	Grade B	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	4 (3 critical)
May 20, 2024	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	4 (3 critical)
Dec 28, 2022	Grade Pending	Pre-permit (Operational) / Second Compliance Inspection	2 (1 critical)
Dec 14, 2022	Grade Pending	Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection	7 (4 critical)
Nov 18, 2022	Grade B	Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection	4 (2 critical)
Nov 2, 2022	Grade Pending	Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection	9 (7 critical)

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

5×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×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
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.
2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.

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