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Royal Seafood Cafe

103 Mott Street, Manhattan, NY 10013
Chinese
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
37
Score
High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Public records show three inspections at Royal Seafood Cafe stretching back to 2024. Royal Seafood Cafe was last inspected on Feb 26, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Compared to the prior visit, inspectors found more to write up: 10 violations versus four before.

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.

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so Royal Seafood Cafe trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

3
Inspections
5
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
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
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
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
37
Nov 18, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
Jun 26, 2024
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
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
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
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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Royal Seafood Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Royal Seafood Cafe on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Royal Seafood Cafe?

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 Royal Seafood Cafe.

How does Royal Seafood Cafe compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Royal Seafood Cafe most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Royal Seafood Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Royal Seafood Cafe have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about four per visit to around 10 more recently.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Royal Seafood Cafe 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 Royal Seafood Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Royal Seafood Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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