Happy Family

500 West 43 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036
Chinese
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Happy Family, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 2, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average is 77, putting Happy Family squarely in typical territory. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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
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
78
Apr 25, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
82
Jun 29, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial 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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Happy Family last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Happy Family on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Happy Family?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Happy Family.

How does Happy Family compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Happy Family's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Happy Family have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Happy Family 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 Happy Family inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Happy Family is inspected roughly once per year on average.