Chinese/Japanese · Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square

MALA PANDA health grade & inspection history

105 WEST 27 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10001

130 latest violation-point score

Most recent represented grade is pending (Apr 27, 2026). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Apr 20, 2026; lower is better.

Latest NYC health inspection

Health inspection snapshot

Apr 20, 2026Inspection date
14Violations recorded
10Critical 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

  • 02B
    Critical violation

    Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

  • 02G
    Critical violation

    Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

  • 03A
    Critical violation

    Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.

  • 04A
    Critical violation

    Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

  • 04H
    Critical violation

    Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.

  • 04K
    Critical violation

    Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

  • 05D
    Critical violation

    No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

  • 06A
    Critical violation

    Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

  • 06C
    Critical 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.

  • 06F
    Critical violation

    Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

  • 08A

    Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

  • 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.

  • 10G

    Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

  • 28-06

    Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

Score trend

MALA PANDA inspection history

No prior comparable score. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.

DateGradeScoreViolationsInspection
Apr 27, 202621Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Apr 20, 202613014Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Apr 20, 20263Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

Official location

MALA PANDA on the map

Common questions

MALA PANDA inspection FAQ

What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for MALA PANDA?

The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is Not graded, dated Apr 27, 2026. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 130 violation points.

When was MALA PANDA last inspected?

The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Apr 20, 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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