Lin's Gourmet

1097 2 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10022
Chinese
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show three inspections at Lin's Gourmet stretching back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 5, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, showing up two times.

Lin's Gourmet's latest score of 86 sits above the Manhattan average of 77. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
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
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
86
Jul 9, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations.
View 3 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
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
64
Jul 8, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lin's Gourmet last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lin's Gourmet on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lin's Gourmet?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lin's Gourmet.

How does Lin's Gourmet compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Lin's Gourmet most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Lin's Gourmet's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lin's Gourmet have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lin's Gourmet 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 Lin's Gourmet inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lin's Gourmet is inspected around two times per year on average.