BITES OF XIAN 88 in Upper East Side Yorkville
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Dec 2, 2025
📍 1711 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10128 ·
🍽️ Chinese
·
🚇 86th Street-Lexington
Overview
Bites of Xian 88 on the Upper East Side has been closed by NYC DOHMH inspectors 2 times in 2025. The restaurant currently holds a Grade Z pending re-inspection, with a score of 25 points across 6 inspections this year.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
2
Closures
BITES OF XIAN 88 in Upper East Side Yorkville: Emergency Closures (2)
BITES OF XIAN 88 in Upper East Side Yorkville: Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE Z
Dec 2, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 25
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair...
Apr 8, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 17
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of cont...
GRADE Z
Jan 15, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 4
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.
Violations:
10F
🚫 CLOSURE
Jan 13, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 58
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 ...
🚫 CLOSURE
Jan 13, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 58
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex glov...
Jan 13, 2025
— 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.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pes...
Browse Related
BITES OF XIAN 88 in Upper East Side Yorkville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was BITES OF XIAN 88 last inspected?
- BITES OF XIAN 88 was last inspected on December 2, 2025 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 25 points.
- What is BITES OF XIAN 88's current health grade?
- BITES OF XIAN 88 currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many times has BITES OF XIAN 88 been closed by NYC Health?
- BITES OF XIAN 88 has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has BITES OF XIAN 88 had?
- BITES OF XIAN 88 has 6 health inspections on record from January 2025 through December 2025.
- What was the worst inspection score at BITES OF XIAN 88?
- The worst inspection score recorded at BITES OF XIAN 88 was 58 points on January 13, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.