A & C Kitchen

134 Avenue C, Manhattan, NY 10009

Chinese

Last inspected: Nov 5, 2025

Score

High Risk

A & C Kitchen has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 5, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 10 violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

By comparison, the average Manhattan facility scores 77, putting A & C Kitchen on the weaker side. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 5, 2025

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 6 minor violations.

View 10 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04K

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

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.

10F

Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability

19-10

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)

19-06

“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

20-04

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

Apr 4, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was A & C Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at A & C Kitchen on file is from Nov 5, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does A & C Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

A & C Kitchen most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has A & C Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at A & C Kitchen have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at A & C Kitchen means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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