Chinese · Midtown-Times Square

BLUE WILLOW health grade & inspection history

40 WEST 56 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10019

38 latest violation-point score

No selectable letter grade in the current source snapshot. The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Apr 21, 2026; lower is better.

Latest NYC health inspection

Health inspection snapshot

Apr 21, 2026Inspection date
7Violations recorded
4Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

Inspection details

Latest health code violations

  • 02B
    Critical violation

    Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

  • 02G
    Critical violation

    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.

  • 05D
    Critical violation

    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.

  • 06C
    Critical violation

    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.

  • 09B

    Thawing procedure improper.

  • 09E

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

  • 10B

    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.

Score trend

BLUE WILLOW inspection history

20 more inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.

DateGradeScoreViolationsInspection
Apr 21, 2026387Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Apr 21, 20261Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Dec 9, 2024184Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Sep 25, 2023345Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Repeat patterns

Recurring violation codes

Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.

  • 02G
    Recorded in 3 inspections

    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.

  • 06C
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    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.

Official location

BLUE WILLOW on the map

Common questions

BLUE WILLOW inspection FAQ

What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for BLUE WILLOW?

The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is Not graded. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 38 violation points.

When was BLUE WILLOW last inspected?

The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Apr 21, 2026.

Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?

Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.

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