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Tang Pavilion

65 West 55 Street, Manhattan, NY 10019
Chinese
Last inspected: May 2, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Tang Pavilion has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The latest inspection on file is from May 2, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about 10 violations before that.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, showing up three times.

Among Manhattan restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 2, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
78
Mar 21, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
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
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
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
50
Jan 29, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
7 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 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
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
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
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
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
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
26

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tang Pavilion last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tang Pavilion on file is from May 2, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tang Pavilion?

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 Tang Pavilion.

How does Tang Pavilion compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Tang Pavilion's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Tang Pavilion have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tang Pavilion 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 Tang Pavilion inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tang Pavilion is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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