Happy Wok
175 AVENUE C, Manhattan, 10009
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (6 weeks ago). Details below.
Last inspected Jun 25, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jun 25, 2026
Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
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.
A 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Feb 4, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 6 (4 critical) |
| Nov 16, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
- 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 27 rodent inspections on record, 4 finding rat activity.
- 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.
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