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Grade AChinese

Lao Ma Spicy

58 EAST 8 STREET, Manhattan, 10003

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (7 weeks ago). Details below.

Last inspected Jun 16, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Jun 16, 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.

    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.

  • A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.

    Thawing procedure improper.

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Jun 16, 2026Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection3 (1 critical)
Nov 17, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection5 (3 critical)
Apr 25, 2024Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection2 (1 critical)
Jan 31, 2024Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection3 (2 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

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

  • 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
  • 2×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
  • 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.

  • 17 rodent inspections on record, 5 finding rat activity.

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