Wok in Duane

181 Duane Street, Manhattan, NY 10013
Asian / Fusion
Last inspected: Feb 13, 2026
50
Score
High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The inspection history at Wok in Duane is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent report on file is from Feb 13, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food”, which has been cited two times.

Wok in Duane's latest score of 50 falls below the Manhattan average of 77. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

2
Inspections
4
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 13, 2026
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Time/temperature control for safety (tcs) food not cooked to required minimum internal temperature. • poultry, poultry parts, ground and comminuted poultry, all stuffing containing poultry, meats, fish or ratites to or above 165 °f for 15 seconds with no interruption of the cooking process • ground meat, and food containing ground and comminuted meat, to or above 158 °f for 15 seconds with no interruption of the cooking process, except per individual customer request • pork, any food containing pork to or above 150 °f for 15 seconds • mechanically tenderized or injected meats to or above 155 °f. • whole meat roasts and beef steak to or above required temperature and time except per individual customer request • raw animal foods cooked in microwave to or above165 °f, covered, rotated or stirred • all other foods to or above 140 °f for 15 seconds; shell eggs to or above 145 °f for 15 seconds except per individual customer request.
02A
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
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
Oct 28, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
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
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wok in Duane last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wok in Duane on file is from Feb 13, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wok in Duane?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Wok in Duane.

How does Wok in Duane compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Wok in Duane most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Wok in Duane's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wok in Duane have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Wok in Duane means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.