Happy World

1309 Saint Nicholas Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10033

Chinese

Last inspected: Jan 28, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The most recent report on file is from Jan 28, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at three versus 17 before.

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

That's lower than the typical Manhattan restaurant, which scores around 77. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 28, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Food contact surface, refillable, reusable containers, or equipment improperly constructed, placed or maintained. unacceptable material used. culinary sink or other acceptable method not provided for washing food.

05C

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

Dec 17, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

10 critical violations. 7 minor violations.

View 17 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

02G

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

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

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

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

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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

06E

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

04L

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

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

28-06

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)

19-06

Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.

20-01

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

09C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Happy World last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Happy World on file is from Jan 28, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Happy World?

Across the inspection record, cold TCS food item held above 41 °F has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Happy World.

How does Happy World compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Happy World most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Happy World's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Happy World have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about 17 previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Happy World means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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