Manhattan, NY — Georgie's Cafe, a Chinese restaurant at 182 Broome Street on Manhattan's Lower East Side, received a score of 30 during a health inspection conducted on March 3, 2026, resulting in a Grade C rating. The inspection identified one critical violation related to food sourced from unapproved or unknown origins.
The inspection results were released by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) on March 6, 2026.
What Inspectors Found
During the inspection, DOHMH inspectors cited Georgie's Cafe for a single critical violation under Code 03A. The violation documented that food was obtained from unapproved or unknown sources.
Code 03A covers several related concerns: food from unapproved or unknown sources, home-canned or home-prepared food, animals slaughtered or dressed on premises, Reduced Oxygen Packaged fish not frozen before processing, and ROP food prepared on-site and transported to another location.
While the specific details of which provision applied were not itemized in the publicly released data, a Code 03A citation indicates that inspectors found food in the establishment that could not be verified as coming from an approved, regulated supplier. This is classified as a critical violation because the safety and handling of food from unverified sources cannot be confirmed, posing a potential risk to public health.
No non-critical violations were recorded during this inspection.
Food Safety Context
NYC Health Code Article 81 requires all food service establishments to obtain food from approved sources that comply with applicable laws and regulations. This aligns with the FDA Food Code, which mandates that food shall be obtained from sources that comply with law and that are inspected, regulated, and permitted by the appropriate regulatory authority.
Approved food sources include licensed distributors, certified producers, and suppliers that meet regulatory standards for food safety. The requirement exists to ensure traceability in the food supply chain — if a foodborne illness outbreak occurs, health authorities must be able to trace the source of contaminated products and issue targeted recalls.
When food cannot be traced to a regulated supplier, there is no assurance that it was produced, stored, or transported under conditions that prevent contamination or spoilage. This is why food source violations are classified as critical under the DOHMH inspection framework.
Inspection History
No prior inspection history is available for Georgie's Cafe in the DOHMH public database. This March 2026 inspection represents the first recorded inspection for this establishment at this location.
The absence of prior inspection records may indicate that the restaurant is a relatively new establishment, recently opened at this address, or operating under a new permit. DOHMH conducts initial inspections of new food service establishments and follows a regular cycle thereafter.
Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades
New York City assigns letter grades to restaurants based on the total violation points recorded during an inspection. Points are assessed based on the nature and severity of each violation found. The grading thresholds are:
- Grade A: 0 to 13 points
- Grade B: 14 to 27 points
- Grade C: 28 or more points
Georgie's Cafe received a score of 30, placing it in the Grade C range. Restaurants that receive a Grade B or C on an initial inspection may request a re-inspection. If a restaurant contests its grade, an adjudicatory hearing is scheduled, and the restaurant posts a "Grade Pending" card until the outcome is determined.
Grade cards must be posted conspicuously near the entrance of the restaurant where they are visible to the public before entering, as required by NYC Health Code.
Consumers can look up the latest inspection results for any restaurant in New York City through the DOHMH restaurant inspection database, available online at the NYC Open Data portal. Inspection data, including violation details and scores, is public record and updated regularly as new inspections are completed and results are processed.
More About This Restaurant
View the full inspection history for Georgie's Cafe including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.