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Chinese · Midtown-Times Square

SHANGHAI TIME health grade & inspection history

273 WEST 38 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10018

42 latest violation-point score

Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: C (Jan 8, 2026). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on May 6, 2026; lower is better.

Latest NYC health inspection

Health inspection snapshot

May 6, 2026Inspection date
8Violations recorded
4Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

Inspection details

Latest health code violations

  • 04L
    Critical violation

    Evidence of mice or live mice 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.

  • 06B
    Critical violation

    Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 10F

    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.

Score trend

SHANGHAI TIME inspection history

5 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.

DateGradeScoreViolationsInspection
May 6, 2026428Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
May 6, 20261Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Jan 8, 2026C376Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Aug 27, 20250Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Jul 2, 2025396Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Apr 7, 2025C295Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Mar 12, 20256814Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Mar 12, 20253Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Jul 31, 2024113Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Jul 29, 2024537Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Jul 25, 202410516Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Apr 11, 2024B204Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-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.

  • 06C
    Recorded in 7 inspections

    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
    Recorded in 7 inspections

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

  • 04L
    Recorded in 6 inspections

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

  • 10F
    Recorded in 6 inspections

    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.

  • 06A
    Recorded in 6 inspections

    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.

  • 10B
    Recorded in 5 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.

  • 05D
    Recorded in 4 inspections

    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.

  • 08C
    Recorded in 4 inspections

    Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

Official location

SHANGHAI TIME on the map

Common questions

SHANGHAI TIME inspection FAQ

What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for SHANGHAI TIME?

The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is C, dated Jan 8, 2026. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 42 violation points.

When was SHANGHAI TIME last inspected?

The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated May 6, 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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