Chinese · Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square
THE BEST SICHUAN
22 EAST 21 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10010
Chinese · Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square
22 EAST 21 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10010
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Feb 6, 2025). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Feb 6, 2025; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Inspection details
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
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.
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
Score trend
11 fewer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2025 | A | 11 | 4 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Feb 6, 2025 | — | — | 2 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection |
| Nov 6, 2024 | — | 22 | 4 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Aug 10, 2023 | — | 17 | 4 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection |
Repeat patterns
Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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Common questions
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Feb 6, 2025. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 11 violation points.
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Feb 6, 2025.
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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