Grade AChinese

Peking Duck House

236 EAST 53 STREET, Manhattan, 10022

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (4 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Mar 12, 2026 · New York City health department

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
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Thawing procedure improper.
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

Date	Result	Type	Violations
Mar 12, 2026	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	3 (1 critical)
Mar 22, 2024	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection	3 (1 critical)
Mar 20, 2024	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	5 (4 critical)
Mar 15, 2023	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	6 (3 critical)

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

2×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.
2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.

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