Chinatown Snacks

357 Grand Street, Manhattan, NY 10002

Asian / Fusion

Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Chinatown Snacks has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 20, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to four violations per visit.

Compared to other Manhattan restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 20, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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

06D

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

Aug 28, 2024

Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

View 2 violations

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

04A

Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

04J

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chinatown Snacks last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chinatown Snacks on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Chinatown Snacks compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Chinatown Snacks' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Chinatown Snacks have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Chinatown Snacks 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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