Bites of Xian 88

1711 2 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10128
Chinese
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
58
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Public records show four inspections at Bites of Xian 88 stretching back to 2025. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 2, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The trend has not been favorable, with the count rising from two to five between inspections.

Across the inspection history, cold TCS food item held above 41 °F is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Bites of Xian 88's 58 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

4
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
58
Apr 8, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 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
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
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
70
Jan 15, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
Jan 13, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
“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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
45

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bites of Xian 88 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bites of Xian 88 on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bites of Xian 88?

Across the inspection record, cold TCS food item held above 41 °F has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bites of Xian 88.

How does Bites of Xian 88 compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Bites of Xian 88 most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Bites of Xian 88's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Bites of Xian 88 have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around five more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Bites of Xian 88 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.