King Wok

222 Varick Street, Manhattan, NY 10014

Chinese

Last inspected: Oct 20, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Going back to 2023, King Wok has three inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Oct 20, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

“Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

King Wok's latest score of 70 falls below the Manhattan average of 77. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 20, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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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

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

Aug 28, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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

02B

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

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

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

Aug 21, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was King Wok last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at King Wok on file is from Oct 20, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at King Wok?

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 King Wok.

How does King Wok compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has King Wok's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at King Wok have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at King Wok 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 King Wok inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, King Wok is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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