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Tipsy Shanghai Restaurant

594 3 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10016
Chinese
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
61
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Across the available record, Tipsy Shanghai Restaurant has three inspections on file, the first dated 2025. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 21, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Looking across the full record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

By comparison, the average Manhattan facility scores 77, putting Tipsy Shanghai Restaurant on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

3
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 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 mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
61
Apr 6, 2026
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
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
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
52
Dec 5, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
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
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
43

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tipsy Shanghai Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tipsy Shanghai Restaurant on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tipsy Shanghai Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tipsy Shanghai Restaurant.

How does Tipsy Shanghai Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Tipsy Shanghai Restaurant most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Tipsy Shanghai Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Tipsy Shanghai Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Tipsy Shanghai Restaurant 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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