Chinatown Tai Pan Bakery

194 Canal Street, Manhattan, NY 10013

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Feb 21, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show four inspections at Chinatown Tai Pan Bakery stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 21, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have flagged additional issues, ticking from two violations up to three.

The pattern that stands out is hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F, which has been cited two times.

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, this is about average. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 21, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

06F

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

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Nov 25, 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

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Oct 25, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

02B

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

Oct 19, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

View 2 violations

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chinatown Tai Pan Bakery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chinatown Tai Pan Bakery on file is from Feb 21, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chinatown Tai Pan Bakery?

Across the inspection record, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chinatown Tai Pan Bakery.

How does Chinatown Tai Pan Bakery compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Chinatown Tai Pan Bakery most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Chinatown Tai Pan Bakery's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Chinatown Tai Pan Bakery have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around three more recently.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chinatown Tai Pan Bakery 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 Chinatown Tai Pan Bakery inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chinatown Tai Pan Bakery is inspected around two times per year on average.

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