3 Times

38 Water Street, Manhattan, NY 10004
Chinese
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
58
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Public records show four inspections at 3 Times stretching back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 11, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.

Looking across the full record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That's lower than the typical Manhattan restaurant, which scores around 77. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

4
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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.
10B
58
Jan 14, 2025
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
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Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
95
Aug 14, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
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.
06C
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
52
Dec 28, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
52

Frequently Asked Questions

When was 3 Times last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 3 Times on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 3 Times?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at 3 Times.

How does 3 Times compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

3 Times most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has 3 Times' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at 3 Times have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at 3 Times means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is 3 Times inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, 3 Times is inspected around two times per year on average.