Grade AChineseNo recent inspection
Mei Lai Wah Wonton Noodle
23 PELL STREET, Manhattan, 10013
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (1 year ago). Details below.
Last inspected Aug 5, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Aug 5, 2025
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
CriticalRaw 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
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Dec 19, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Jun 27, 2023 | Grade A | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Jun 12, 2023 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 34 rodent inspections on record, 5 finding rat activity.
- 3 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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