The Corner Chinese Restaurant

698 9 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10036
Chinese
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The Corner Chinese Restaurant has been inspected five times since 2023. The most recent report on file is from Dec 18, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Across the inspection history, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Among Manhattan restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 18, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
May 17, 2025
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 18, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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
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
67
May 18, 2024
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 6, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Corner Chinese Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Corner Chinese Restaurant on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Corner Chinese Restaurant?

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 The Corner Chinese Restaurant.

How does The Corner Chinese Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

The Corner Chinese Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has The Corner Chinese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Corner Chinese Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Corner Chinese Restaurant 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 The Corner Chinese Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Corner Chinese Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.