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Chinese · Midtown-Times Square
CHINA RIVER health grade & inspection history
258 WEST 44 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10036
25 latest violation-point score
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: B (Dec 4, 2025). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Dec 4, 2025; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Dec 4, 2025Inspection date
4Violations recorded
3Critical 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.
- 04HCritical violation
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
- 04LCritical violation
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 08A
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Score trend
CHINA RIVER inspection history
2 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 4, 2025 | B | 25 | 4 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Sep 23, 2025 | — | 23 | 5 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Sep 23, 2025 | — | — | 1 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection |
| Jan 31, 2024 | B | 26 | 5 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection |
| Jan 31, 2024 | — | — | 1 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection |
| Dec 11, 2023 | — | 56 | 10 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection |
| Sep 2, 2023 | — | — | 1 | Smoke-Free Air Act / 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.
- 04LRecorded in 4 inspections
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 08ARecorded in 4 inspections
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 02BRecorded in 2 inspections
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 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.
- 09DRecorded in 2 inspections
Food service operation occurring in room or area used as living or sleeping quarters.
Official location
CHINA RIVER on the map
Common questions
CHINA RIVER inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for CHINA RIVER?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is B, dated Dec 4, 2025. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 25 violation points.
When was CHINA RIVER last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Dec 4, 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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