Peking Kitchen Ii

2162 8 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10026
Chinese
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
52
Score
High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Across the available record, Peking Kitchen Ii has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. On Jan 27, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Things have moved in the wrong direction: violation counts went from two to five.

The most common issue across all inspections has been hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F, showing up three times.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Peking Kitchen Ii's 52 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

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Inspections
4
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 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
Time/temperature control for safety (tcs) food not cooked to required minimum internal temperature. • poultry, poultry parts, ground and comminuted poultry, all stuffing containing poultry, meats, fish or ratites to or above 165 °f for 15 seconds with no interruption of the cooking process • ground meat, and food containing ground and comminuted meat, to or above 158 °f for 15 seconds with no interruption of the cooking process, except per individual customer request • pork, any food containing pork to or above 150 °f for 15 seconds • mechanically tenderized or injected meats to or above 155 °f. • whole meat roasts and beef steak to or above required temperature and time except per individual customer request • raw animal foods cooked in microwave to or above165 °f, covered, rotated or stirred • all other foods to or above 140 °f for 15 seconds; shell eggs to or above 145 °f for 15 seconds except per individual customer request.
02A
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
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
Jan 15, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
82
Jul 25, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
82
May 18, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
9 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 14 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
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
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
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
06B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.
16-02
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Peking Kitchen Ii last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Peking Kitchen Ii on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Peking Kitchen Ii?

Across the inspection record, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Peking Kitchen Ii.

How does Peking Kitchen Ii compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Peking Kitchen Ii most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Peking Kitchen Ii's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Peking Kitchen Ii have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around five more recently.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Peking Kitchen Ii means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Peking Kitchen Ii inspected?

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