Silky Kitchen

137 East 13 Street, Manhattan, NY 10003
Chinese
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show four inspections at Silky Kitchen stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 6, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

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

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, this is about average. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 6, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
10D
74
Jul 17, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled do not use
09A
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
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
61
Jan 24, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
86
May 10, 2022
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food protection certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.
04A
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Food contact surface not properly maintained.
09C
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Misbranded and labeling
22F
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Silky Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Silky Kitchen on file is from Feb 6, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Silky Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Silky Kitchen.

How does Silky Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Silky Kitchen most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Silky Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Silky Kitchen have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Silky Kitchen means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Silky Kitchen inspected?

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