China 1

609 Main Street, Manhattan, NY 10044

Chinese

Last inspected: Mar 18, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

China 1 appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2022. On Mar 18, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: four violations last time, two this time.

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so China 1 is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 18, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 minor violations.

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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

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

Apr 16, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations.

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Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

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

Mar 31, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.

02G

Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was China 1 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at China 1 on file is from Mar 18, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at China 1?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited two times, more than any other issue at China 1.

How does China 1 compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

China 1 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has China 1's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at China 1 have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at China 1 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is China 1 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, China 1 is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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