Golden Steamer
143 MOTT STREET, Manhattan, 10013
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (6 days ago). Details below.
Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Aug 4, 2026
Raw 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.
CriticalA cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Aug 27, 2025 | Grade C | Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection | 1 |
| Aug 5, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| May 20, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 10 (8 critical) |
| Jan 15, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 10 (7 critical) |
| Jan 29, 2024 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (3 critical) |
| Oct 12, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 6 (5 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.
- 4×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
- 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×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 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×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 staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 18 rodent inspections on record, 2 finding rat activity.
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