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Chicha San Chen

72 Bayard Street, Manhattan, NY 10013
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Apr 29, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2024, Chicha San Chen has three inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 29, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.

“Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Manhattan restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 29, 2026
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
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
70
Oct 1, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
86
Aug 8, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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
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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
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
“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
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
39

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chicha San Chen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chicha San Chen on file is from Apr 29, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chicha San Chen?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chicha San Chen.

How does Chicha San Chen compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Chicha San Chen most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Chicha San Chen's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Chicha San Chen have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is Chicha San Chen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chicha San Chen is inspected around two times per year on average.

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