Shanghai Time
273 WEST 38 STREET, Manhattan, 10018
Should you eat here?
Caution — pest-related violations found across multiple inspections, including the latest (3 months ago).
Last inspected May 6, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on May 6, 2026
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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.
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.
CriticalA staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
CriticalA staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
CriticalA 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.
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
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.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 9 (4 critical) |
| Jan 8, 2026 | Grade C | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 6 (4 critical) |
| Aug 27, 2025 | Grade Pending | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection | 0 |
| Jul 2, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 6 (4 critical) |
| Apr 7, 2025 | Grade C | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 5 (3 critical) |
| Mar 12, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 17 (7 critical) |
| Jul 31, 2024 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Jul 29, 2024 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection | 7 (4 critical) |
| Jul 25, 2024 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection | 16 (12 critical) |
| Apr 11, 2024 | Grade B | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection | 4 (2 critical) |
| Jan 16, 2024 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 10 (5 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 7×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 7×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 6×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 6×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 6×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
- 5×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 4×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
- 4×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
- 3×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
- 3×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 3×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
- 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
- 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
- 2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 9 rodent inspections on record, 2 finding rat activity.
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