Ming Kee Kitchen
237 GRAND ST STORE B, Manhattan, 10002
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (2 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected May 21, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on May 21, 2026
Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
CriticalFood was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
TCS food removed from cold holding or prepared from or combined with ingredients at room temperature not cooled by an approved method to 41 °F or below within 4 hours.
CriticalA general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Thawing procedure improper.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| Nov 10, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 7 (3 critical) |
| Aug 8, 2025 | Grade Pending | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 25, 2025 | Grade C | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 10 (7 critical) |
| Apr 1, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 11 (7 critical) |
| Oct 23, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 12 (9 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 4×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 4×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 4×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
- 3×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
- 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 3×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 42 rodent inspections on record, 10 finding rat activity.
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