Thep
1439 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, 10021
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (8 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Nov 25, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Nov 25, 2025
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.
CriticalA general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
CriticalA 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.
A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 25, 2025 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 4 (2 critical) |
| Sep 11, 2025 | Grade Pending | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection | 9 (7 critical) |
| Apr 16, 2025 | Grade C | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 5 (4 critical) |
| Oct 9, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 10 (5 critical) |
| Feb 23, 2023 | Grade A | Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection | 6 (1 critical) |
| Feb 14, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 8 (6 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 5×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.
- 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 3×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 3×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×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 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.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 16 rodent inspections on record, 5 finding rat activity.
- 6 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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