Asian Gourmet

1509 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10029
Chinese
Last inspected: May 15, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Asian Gourmet has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. On May 15, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Looking across the full record, “dishwashing and ware washing” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average for Manhattan sits at 77, putting Asian Gourmet on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 15, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
82
Mar 31, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
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.
02G
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
06B
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Asian Gourmet last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Asian Gourmet on file is from May 15, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Asian Gourmet?

Across the inspection record, “dishwashing and ware washing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Asian Gourmet.

How does Asian Gourmet compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Asian Gourmet most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Asian Gourmet's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Asian Gourmet have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Asian Gourmet means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.