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Splendid China

2038 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10032
Chinese
Last inspected: May 20, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, Splendid China has four inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated May 20, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: four violations last time, three this time.

The pattern that stands out is hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F, which has been cited three times.

Among Manhattan restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 20, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
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
78
Oct 3, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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
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
61
Aug 22, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
05H
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
52
Mar 22, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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, 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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
19-06
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
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
50

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Splendid China last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Splendid China on file is from May 20, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Splendid China?

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 Splendid China.

How does Splendid China compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Splendid China most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Splendid China's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Splendid China have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Splendid China 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 Splendid China inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Splendid China is inspected around two times per year on average.

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