Chip City

30 Rockefeller Plaza, Manhattan, NY 10112
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Chip City, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 15, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent visits have flagged additional issues, ticking from one violation up to two.

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

The city-wide average for Manhattan sits at 77, putting Chip City on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
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
82
Aug 5, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
95
Apr 26, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chip City last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chip City on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chip City?

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 Chip City.

How does Chip City compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Chip City most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Chip City's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Chip City have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about one per visit to around two more recently.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chip City 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 Chip City inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chip City is inspected roughly once per year on average.