Great Wall
800 WEST 181 STREET, Manhattan, 10033
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (1 year ago). Details below.
Last inspected Apr 15, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Apr 15, 2025
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.
CriticalA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Oct 10, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection | 0 |
| Oct 7, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 11 (6 critical) |
| Mar 14, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Feb 23, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Aug 19, 2022 | Grade A | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection | 3 (3 critical) |
| Jun 24, 2022 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 4×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 general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
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