Delicious Chinese Restaurant

1974A 2 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10029
Chinese
Last inspected: May 8, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2022, Delicious Chinese Restaurant has five inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on May 8, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from eight violations to three.

When inspectors have written things up, cold TCS food item held above 41 °F has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

The city-wide average is 77, putting Delicious Chinese Restaurant squarely in typical territory. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 8, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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
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
“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
20-04
78
Jan 14, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Time/temperature control for safety (tcs) food not cooked to required minimum internal temperature. • poultry, poultry parts, ground and comminuted poultry, all stuffing containing poultry, meats, fish or ratites to or above 165 °f for 15 seconds with no interruption of the cooking process • ground meat, and food containing ground and comminuted meat, to or above 158 °f for 15 seconds with no interruption of the cooking process, except per individual customer request • pork, any food containing pork to or above 150 °f for 15 seconds • mechanically tenderized or injected meats to or above 155 °f. • whole meat roasts and beef steak to or above required temperature and time except per individual customer request • raw animal foods cooked in microwave to or above165 °f, covered, rotated or stirred • all other foods to or above 140 °f for 15 seconds; shell eggs to or above 145 °f for 15 seconds except per individual customer request.
02A
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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
20-04
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
35
Apr 4, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 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
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
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
61
May 23, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
45
May 9, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Delicious Chinese Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Delicious Chinese Restaurant on file is from May 8, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Delicious Chinese Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, cold TCS food item held above 41 °F has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Delicious Chinese Restaurant.

How does Delicious Chinese Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Delicious Chinese Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Delicious Chinese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Delicious Chinese Restaurant have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about eight previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Delicious Chinese Restaurant 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 Delicious Chinese Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Delicious Chinese Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.