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Chinese · Midtown-Times Square
CAFE CHINA health grade & inspection history
59 WEST 37 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10018
24 latest violation-point score
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Nov 19, 2024). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Mar 12, 2026; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Mar 12, 2026Inspection date
5Violations recorded
4Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 02BCritical violation
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 02FCritical violation
Meat, fish, molluscan shellfish, unpasteurized raw shell eggs, poultry or other TCS offered or served raw or undercooked and written notice not provided to consumer.
- 04OCritical violation
Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.
- 06FCritical violation
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
- 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
CAFE CHINA inspection history
12 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.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2026 | — | 24 | 5 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Nov 19, 2024 | A | 12 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Jul 13, 2023 | A | 11 | 3 | Pre-permit (Operational) / 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.
- 10BRecorded in 2 inspections
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.
- 06DRecorded in 2 inspections
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 10FRecorded in 2 inspections
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.
Official location
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Common questions
CAFE CHINA inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for CAFE CHINA?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Nov 19, 2024. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 24 violation points.
When was CAFE CHINA last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Mar 12, 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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