Grade BChinese

The Best Sichuan

47 WEST 39 STREET, Manhattan, 10018

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 3 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (5 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Feb 26, 2026 · New York City health department

Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
Critical
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Critical
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.
Critical

Date	Result	Type	Violations
Feb 26, 2026	Grade B	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	3 (3 critical)
Nov 10, 2025	Grade Pending	Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection	0
Sep 4, 2025	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	7 (4 critical)
Apr 29, 2024	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection	5 (3 critical)
Mar 25, 2024	Grade C	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	8 (4 critical)
Mar 7, 2024	Grade Pending	Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection	1
Jan 9, 2024	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	3 (2 critical)

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.
3×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
3×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
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×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
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.
2×A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.

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