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Golden Unicorn Gourmet

18 East Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10002
Chinese
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Golden Unicorn Gourmet has been inspected seven times since 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 13, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Compared to the prior visit, inspectors found more to write up: four violations versus one before.

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

Compared to other Manhattan restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. 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
Jan 13, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 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
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
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
67
Sep 18, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
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
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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
41
Jun 5, 2025
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 17, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical 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
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
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
64
Apr 3, 2024
Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 22, 2023
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
95
Feb 8, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
8 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
06B
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Unclean or cracked whole eggs or unpasteurized liquid, frozen or powdered eggs kept or used.
03C
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry is worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
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
25

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Golden Unicorn Gourmet last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Golden Unicorn Gourmet on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Golden Unicorn Gourmet?

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

How does Golden Unicorn Gourmet compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Golden Unicorn Gourmet's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Golden Unicorn Gourmet have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about one per visit to around four more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Golden Unicorn Gourmet 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 Unicorn Gourmet inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Golden Unicorn Gourmet is inspected around two times per year on average.

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