BITES OF XI'AN in Chelsea Hudson Yards
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Jan 5, 2026
📍 555 8 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10018 ·
🍽️ Chinese
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🚇 Times Square-42nd Street, Herald Square-34th Street, Penn Station-34th Street
Overview
Bites of Xi'an in Chelsea Hudson Yards currently holds a Grade Z from NYC DOHMH, scoring 44 points on its most recent inspection. The restaurant has 7 inspections on record since 2023, with 1 prior Grade A result and no emergency closures.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
BITES OF XI'AN in Chelsea Hudson Yards: Full Inspection History (7 records)
Jan 5, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 27
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Violations:
08A
GRADE Z
Aug 14, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 44
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure t...
Aug 14, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Violations:
20-08
Jan 7, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 27
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spa...
GRADE A
Oct 3, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 13
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential sourc...
Mar 30, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 32
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.
Hot TCS food item not...
Mar 30, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Violations:
20-04
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BITES OF XI'AN in Chelsea Hudson Yards: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was BITES OF XI'AN last inspected?
- BITES OF XI'AN was last inspected on January 5, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 27 points.
- What is BITES OF XI'AN's current health grade?
- BITES OF XI'AN currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many health inspections has BITES OF XI'AN had?
- BITES OF XI'AN has 7 health inspections on record from March 2023 through January 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at BITES OF XI'AN?
- The worst inspection score recorded at BITES OF XI'AN was 44 points on August 14, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has BITES OF XI'AN ever received a Grade C?
- No. BITES OF XI'AN has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.