Burp Bowl Cafe

90 William Street, Manhattan, NY 10038

Chinese

Last inspected: Nov 10, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Burp Bowl Cafe has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. Burp Bowl Cafe was last inspected on Nov 10, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at five versus nine before.

When inspectors have written things up, sanitized equipment or utensil has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Burp Bowl Cafe's latest score of 58 falls below the Manhattan average of 77. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 10, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

06E

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

02B

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

Apr 22, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

7 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 9 violations

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

06E

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

Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.

06B

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

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

02B

Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.

04C

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

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

Food protection certificate not available for inspection

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Burp Bowl Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Burp Bowl Cafe on file is from Nov 10, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Burp Bowl Cafe?

Across the inspection record, sanitized equipment or utensil has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Burp Bowl Cafe.

How does Burp Bowl Cafe compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Burp Bowl Cafe most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Burp Bowl Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Burp Bowl Cafe have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around five violations compared to about nine previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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