Local Roots Nyc

25 11 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10011

Chinese

Last inspected: Aug 19, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, Local Roots Nyc has four inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Aug 19, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Dishwashing and ware washing” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Local Roots Nyc's latest score of 90 sits above the Manhattan average of 77. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 19, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

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

Jan 15, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

04J

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

04H

10F

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Jun 27, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor 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

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

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

19-06

Mar 13, 2023

Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 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

04J

No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.

05H

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Local Roots Nyc last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Local Roots Nyc on file is from Aug 19, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Local Roots Nyc?

Across the inspection record, “dishwashing and ware washing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Local Roots Nyc.

How does Local Roots Nyc compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Local Roots Nyc most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Local Roots Nyc's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Local Roots Nyc have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Local Roots Nyc 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 Local Roots Nyc inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Local Roots Nyc is inspected around two times per year on average.

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