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Latin American · Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square
CHICA & THE DON health grade & inspection history
24 EAST 21 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10010
13 latest violation-point score
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Dec 30, 2025). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Dec 30, 2025; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Dec 30, 2025Inspection date
3Violations recorded
2Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 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.
- 06ECritical violation
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
- 09E
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
Score trend
CHICA & THE DON inspection history
4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2025 | A | 13 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Jun 12, 2024 | A | 9 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
Official location
CHICA & THE DON on the map
Common questions
CHICA & THE DON inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for CHICA & THE DON?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Dec 30, 2025. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 13 violation points.
When was CHICA & THE DON last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Dec 30, 2025.
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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