Wok City

153 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10023

Chinese

Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, Wok City has three inspections in the public record. On Dec 3, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so Wok City is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 3, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 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

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

Jun 25, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 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

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

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

Mar 30, 2023

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

06C

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)

19-06

Nuisance created or allowed to exist. facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.

28-01

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wok City last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wok City on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wok City?

Across the inspection record, food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Wok City.

How does Wok City compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Wok City most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Wok City's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Wok City 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 Wok City inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Wok City is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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