Coffee/Tea · Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square
GROUND CENTRAL
28 EAST 28 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10016
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Chinese · Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square
CHEF 28 health grade & inspection history
29 EAST 28 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10016
118 latest violation-point score
No selectable letter grade in the current source snapshot. The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Aug 1, 2024; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Aug 1, 2024Inspection date
9Violations recorded
6Critical items
Official action: Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 02BCritical violation
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 04FCritical violation
Food preparation area, food storage area, or other area used by employees or patrons, contaminated by sewage or liquid waste.
- 04HCritical violation
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
- 04MCritical violation
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
- 05ACritical violation
Sewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or unapproved.
- 06CCritical 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.
- 08A
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 09C
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
- 10G
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Score trend
CHEF 28 inspection history
104 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2024 | — | 118 | 9 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Dec 20, 2022 | — | 14 | 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.
- 08ARecorded in 2 inspections
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Official location
CHEF 28 on the map
Common questions
CHEF 28 inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for CHEF 28?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is Not graded. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 118 violation points.
When was CHEF 28 last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Aug 1, 2024.
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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