Golden Bowl Restaurant

51 Division Street, Manhattan, NY 10002
Chinese
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Across the available record, Golden Bowl Restaurant has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 9, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Each of the recent inspections has turned up roughly the same number of issues.

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

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Golden Bowl Restaurant's 67 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

7
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
67
Aug 8, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
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
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
64
May 28, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
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
55
Feb 3, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
50
Jul 1, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 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
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
50
May 30, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
82
May 26, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
8 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
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
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
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
25

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Golden Bowl Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Golden Bowl Restaurant on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Golden Bowl Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Golden Bowl Restaurant.

How does Golden Bowl Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Golden Bowl Restaurant most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Golden Bowl Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Golden Bowl Restaurant have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around four per visit.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Golden Bowl Restaurant 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 Golden Bowl Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Golden Bowl Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.