Chica & the Don

24 East 21 Street, Manhattan, NY 10010
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Dec 30, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Chica & The Don in Manhattan, NY, has undergone two health inspections, with the most recent assessment resulting in a moderate risk designation. The December 2025 inspection identified two critical violations regarding equipment sanitation and food protection, as well as one minor violation concerning missing handwashing signage. Historically, the facility has maintained a low-risk record across its inspections.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 30, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 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
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
70
Jun 12, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
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
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