Lao Ma Spicy

58 East 8 Street, Manhattan, NY 10003

Chinese

Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Going back to 2022, Lao Ma Spicy has four inspections in the public record. Lao Ma Spicy was last inspected on Nov 17, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned”, which has been cited two 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.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 17, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

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

Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.

03A

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

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Apr 25, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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

06F

10F

Jan 31, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

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

04L

03A

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

08A

Nov 22, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

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

06E

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lao Ma Spicy last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lao Ma Spicy on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lao Ma Spicy?

Across the inspection record, “food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lao Ma Spicy.

How does Lao Ma Spicy compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Lao Ma Spicy most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Lao Ma Spicy's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Lao Ma Spicy have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Lao Ma Spicy 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 Lao Ma Spicy inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lao Ma Spicy is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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