Lin & Daughters

181 West 4 Street, Manhattan, NY 10014
Chinese
Last inspected: Jun 4, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Lin & Daughters three times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jun 4, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

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

Looking across the full record, “food contact surface not properly washed” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to other Manhattan restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 4, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
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
70
Jan 18, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 13, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 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
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
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
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
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
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
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lin & Daughters last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lin & Daughters on file is from Jun 4, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lin & Daughters?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lin & Daughters.

How does Lin & Daughters compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Lin & Daughters most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Lin & Daughters' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lin & Daughters have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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