Manhattan, NY — Green Garden Village, a Chinese restaurant at 216 Grand Street in Manhattan, was closed by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) following an inspection conducted on January 14, 2026. The restaurant received a score of 66 points, placing it well above the 28-point threshold that corresponds to a Grade C — the lowest letter grade issued under New York City's restaurant grading system.
The closure was ordered after inspectors identified one critical violation and one non-critical violation at the establishment. The DOHMH noted that violations requiring immediate action were addressed as part of the closure process.
What Inspectors Found
During the January 14 inspection, DOHMH inspectors documented the following violations at Green Garden Village:
The critical violation involved the presence of live cockroaches in the facility's food or non-food areas, cited under violation code 04M. The presence of live roaches is classified as a critical violation because these pests can carry bacteria such as Salmonella and E. coli, and their presence indicates conditions that may compromise food safety.
Inspectors also cited one non-critical violation under code 10F, relating to non-food contact surfaces or equipment that were either made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced, or positioned to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above, and underneath the unit. While classified as non-critical, this type of violation can contribute to conditions that attract and harbor pests.
The combination of these violations resulted in the 66-point score and the decision to close the establishment pending remediation.
Food Safety Context
Under NYC Health Code Article 81, all food service establishments are required to maintain conditions that prevent pest harborage and ensure sanitary food preparation environments. The presence of live cockroaches represents a direct violation of these standards, as pests pose a documented risk of contaminating food and food preparation surfaces.
The FDA Food Code, which serves as the basis for many local health regulations, classifies pest activity as a critical food safety concern. Cockroaches are known vectors for multiple pathogens and allergens. Their presence in a food establishment can indicate broader issues with sanitation, waste management, or structural maintenance that allow pest entry and harborage.
When the DOHMH orders an establishment closed, the restaurant must address all cited violations and pass a re-inspection before being permitted to reopen. This process is designed to ensure that conditions posing an immediate risk to public health are corrected before food service resumes.
Inspection History
A review of Green Garden Village's inspection record shows a pattern of fluctuating scores over the past several years:
- January 16, 2026: Score 2 (Grade Z), reopened following closure
- January 14, 2026: Score 66, closed by DOHMH
- November 6, 2025: Score 23
- August 15, 2024: Score 26 (Grade B)
- December 5, 2023: Score 30
- April 28, 2023: Score not recorded
The record indicates that Green Garden Village was reopened on January 16, 2026, just two days after the closure, after receiving a score of 2 on re-inspection. A score of 2 falls well within the Grade A range of 0 to 13 points, indicating that the restaurant addressed the violations identified during the January 14 inspection.
The restaurant's history shows scores that have varied considerably. The November 2025 score of 23 and August 2024 score of 26 both fell in the Grade B range, while the December 2023 score of 30 exceeded the Grade C threshold. The most recent re-inspection score of 2 represents the restaurant's lowest — and therefore best — recorded score.
Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades
New York City's restaurant grading system, administered by the DOHMH, assigns letter grades based on the total number of violation points recorded during an inspection:
- Grade A: 0 to 13 points
- Grade B: 14 to 27 points
- Grade C: 28 or more points
Lower scores indicate fewer or less severe violations. Restaurants that score 28 or above on an initial inspection may request a re-inspection or proceed to an administrative hearing. The DOHMH may order an establishment closed at any time if conditions present an immediate threat to public health, regardless of the total point score.
Inspection data referenced in this article was collected on January 14, 2026, and released by the DOHMH on January 16, 2026. NYC restaurant inspection results are public record and can be viewed on the DOHMH website or through the NYC Open Data portal. Consumers can also check a restaurant's current posted grade, which is required to be displayed near the entrance of every graded establishment in New York City.
More About This Restaurant
View the full inspection history for Green Garden Village including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.