New Hua Xia Seafood Restaurant

11 Division Street, Manhattan, NY 10002

Chinese

Last inspected: Sep 18, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2024, New Hua Xia Seafood Restaurant has five inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 18, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

“Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

New Hua Xia Seafood Restaurant scores about where you'd expect for a Manhattan restaurant. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 18, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations.

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

04L

Jan 14, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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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

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

06F

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Nov 6, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection

1 minor violation.

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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

Nov 4, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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

04L

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

04H

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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

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

08A

10F

Oct 31, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 6 minor violations.

View 11 violations

06C

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

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

04L

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

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

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

08A

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was New Hua Xia Seafood Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at New Hua Xia Seafood Restaurant on file is from Sep 18, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at New Hua Xia Seafood Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at New Hua Xia Seafood Restaurant.

How does New Hua Xia Seafood Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

New Hua Xia Seafood Restaurant most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has New Hua Xia Seafood Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at New Hua Xia Seafood Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at New Hua Xia Seafood Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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