Grade AChinese

Xiang La Hot Pot

34 WEST 32 STREET, Manhattan, 10001

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (3 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Apr 21, 2026 · New York City health department

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
Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Critical
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Thawing procedure improper.

Date	Result	Type	Violations
Apr 21, 2026	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	3 (2 critical)
Mar 9, 2026	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	6 (5 critical)
May 28, 2024	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	3 (2 critical)

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

2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.

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