Spicy Moon

265 Bowery, Manhattan, NY 10002

Chinese

Last inspected: Sep 27, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Spicy Moon has been inspected three times since 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 27, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about three violations before that.

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so Spicy Moon is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 27, 2025

Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection

No violations found.

100

Dec 4, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

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Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.

06B

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

Aug 29, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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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

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Spicy Moon last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Spicy Moon on file is from Sep 27, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Spicy Moon compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Spicy Moon most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Spicy Moon's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Spicy Moon have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Spicy Moon 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 Spicy Moon inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Spicy Moon is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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