Golden Forest

353 Grand Street, Manhattan, NY 10002

Chinese

Last inspected: May 28, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Golden Forest has four inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on May 28, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things have moved in the wrong direction: violation counts went from two to three.

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, this is about average. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 28, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Feb 6, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

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Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04K

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

Nov 22, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 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

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

Jun 7, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (frsa) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and phorid flies.

04N

Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Golden Forest last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Golden Forest on file is from May 28, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Golden Forest?

Across the inspection record, food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Golden Forest.

How does Golden Forest compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Golden Forest most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Golden Forest's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Golden Forest 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 Golden Forest 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 Golden Forest inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Golden Forest is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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