Sky Pavilion

325 West 42 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036

Chinese

Last inspected: Oct 8, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Sky Pavilion has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The most recent report on file is from Oct 8, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around five violations across recent inspections versus roughly 14 violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Sky Pavilion's 64 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 8, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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

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

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

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Aug 15, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

8 critical violations. 6 minor violations.

View 14 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

06C

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

02G

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

Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.

03A

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

28-06

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

“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

20-04

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)

19-06

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sky Pavilion last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sky Pavilion on file is from Oct 8, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sky Pavilion?

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

How does Sky Pavilion compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Sky Pavilion most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Sky Pavilion's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sky Pavilion have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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