Grade BChinese

Golden Wok Chinese Restaurant

209 8 AVENUE, Manhattan, 10011

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 3 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (5 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Mar 10, 2026 · New York City health department

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
A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
Critical
A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Critical
Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

Date	Result	Type	Violations
Mar 10, 2026	Grade B	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	4 (3 critical)
Aug 7, 2025	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	4 (3 critical)
Mar 21, 2025	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection	1
Mar 19, 2025	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	6 (5 critical)
Aug 14, 2024	Grade C	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	5 (3 critical)
Dec 21, 2023	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	9 (6 critical)

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

5×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
4×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
3×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
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.

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