China River

258 West 44 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036

Chinese

Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

China River has been inspected five times since 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 4, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about six violations before that.

When inspectors have written things up, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so China River trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 4, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

02B

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Sep 23, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

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

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

Lighting fixture located over, by or within food storage, preparation, service or display facility, and facility where utensils and equipment are cleaned and stored, which may shatter due to extreme heat, temperature changes or accidental contact; not fitted with shatterproof bulb or shielded and encased, with end caps or other device.

28-03

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Jan 31, 2024

Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.

03A

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

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Food service operation occurring in room or area used as living or sleeping quarters.

09D

Dec 11, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

6 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 10 violations

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

02B

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

10B

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

Food service operation occurring in room or area used as living or sleeping quarters.

09D

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Sep 2, 2023

Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Ashtray present in smoke-free area.

15-39

Frequently Asked Questions

When was China River last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at China River on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at China River?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at China River.

How does China River compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

China River most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has China River's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at China River have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at China River 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 China River inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, China River is inspected around two times per year on average.

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