Manhattan, NY — Zhong Guo Xiao Long Bao, a Chinese restaurant located at 175 East Houston Street in Manhattan, was cited for a non-critical violation during a health inspection conducted on March 26, 2025. The inspection identified missing required safety signage at the establishment, and the restaurant received no critical violations.
What Inspectors Found
During the inspection, Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) inspectors documented one non-critical violation at the restaurant. Specifically, the establishment was cited for failing to post the required "Choking first aid" poster, the "Alcohol and Pregnancy" warning sign, and signage related to resuscitation equipment including exhaled air resuscitation masks for both adults and pediatric patients, as well as latex gloves.
While the violation is classified as non-critical, these posted materials serve an important function in emergency situations. The choking first aid poster provides step-by-step guidance that staff and patrons can reference during a choking emergency, while resuscitation equipment and its accompanying signage are required to be accessible in dining establishments that serve food on-premises.
No critical violations related to food handling, temperature control, pest activity, or sanitary conditions were recorded during this inspection.
Food Safety Context
New York City requires all food service establishments to comply with NYC Health Code Article 81, which governs the operation and maintenance of food service establishments. The requirement for posting choking first aid information and maintaining resuscitation equipment is codified under these regulations and applies to restaurants with seating capacity for patrons.
The FDA Food Code similarly emphasizes that food establishments maintain compliance with local posting requirements as part of broader public health and safety obligations. While missing signage does not directly indicate food safety concerns, it reflects a gap in regulatory compliance that the restaurant is expected to address.
The restaurant's inspection resulted in the action "Violations were cited in the following area(s)," meaning the establishment was not closed and may continue operations while addressing the cited issue.
Inspection History
No prior inspection history is available for Zhong Guo Xiao Long Bao in the DOHMH public database. This may indicate that the restaurant is a relatively new establishment or that this was its initial inspection cycle.
- March 26, 2025: One non-critical violation cited for missing safety signage
It should be noted that this inspection was conducted on March 26, 2025, with the data released publicly by DOHMH on March 11, 2026. There can be a significant delay between when an inspection occurs and when the results appear in the public dataset. The current status of the restaurant may differ from what was documented at the time of inspection.
Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades
NYC restaurant inspections use a point-based scoring system where lower scores indicate fewer violations:
- Grade A: 0–13 points
- Grade B: 14–27 points
- Grade C: 28 or more points
A grade was not assigned during this inspection cycle, which can occur during initial inspections or when the establishment is in an adjudication process. Restaurants that do not receive a grade on their first inspection within a cycle are typically scheduled for a re-inspection.
Residents can look up the latest inspection results for any New York City restaurant through the DOHMH restaurant inspection database, available online through the NYC Open Data portal. Diners are encouraged to check current grades and inspection details before visiting any food establishment.
More About This Restaurant
View the full inspection history for Zhong Guo Xiao Long Bao including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.