New Luck Garden

1954 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10032
Chinese
Last inspected: Jun 23, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at New Luck Garden, the earliest from 2023. On Jun 23, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from four violations to one.

When inspectors have written things up, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average for Manhattan sits at 77, putting New Luck Garden on the better side of that line. On balance, this is a reassuring file for diners.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 23, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
86
Mar 14, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations.
View 3 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
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
64
May 31, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was New Luck Garden last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at New Luck Garden on file is from Jun 23, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at New Luck Garden?

Across the inspection record, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F has been cited two times, more than any other issue at New Luck Garden.

How does New Luck Garden compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

New Luck Garden most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has New Luck Garden's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at New Luck Garden have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at New Luck Garden 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 New Luck Garden inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, New Luck Garden is inspected roughly once per year on average.