Home› NYC› Manhattan› Peking Duck House

Peking Duck House

236 East 53 Street, Manhattan, NY 10022
Chinese
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, Peking Duck House has four inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Mar 12, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Peking Duck House scores about where you'd expect for a Manhattan restaurant. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
78
Mar 22, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
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
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
78
Mar 20, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
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
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
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
52
Mar 15, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
55

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Peking Duck House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Peking Duck House on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Peking Duck House?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Peking Duck House.

How does Peking Duck House compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Peking Duck House most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Peking Duck House's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Peking Duck House have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Peking Duck House 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 Peking Duck House inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Peking Duck House is inspected roughly once per year on average.

Nearby Restaurants
Jukai
237 East 53 Street
Score: 90 — Low Risk
Insomnia Cookies
237 East 53 Street
Score: 86 — Low Risk
Club Wynn - Gera Gera
238 East 53 Street
Score: 82 — Low Risk
Explore More
→ All locations in Manhattan → Chinese restaurants in NYC → Chinese restaurants in Manhattan
forkgrade — Public health inspection data for food establishments across the US
About Methodology Privacy Policy