Hwa Yuan Szechuan
42 EAST BROADWAY, Manhattan, 10002
Should you eat here?
Caution — pest-related violations found across multiple inspections, including the latest (1 year ago).
Last inspected May 29, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on May 29, 2025
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
CriticalSigns of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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.
Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 4 (1 critical) |
| Jan 9, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (3 critical) |
| Aug 12, 2022 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection | 1 |
| Aug 11, 2022 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection | 6 (4 critical) |
| Aug 9, 2022 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (2 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.
- 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×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.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 25 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.
- 8 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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