BLUE WILLOW in Midtown Times Square
Latest: GRADE N
Last inspected Apr 21, 2026
📍 40 WEST 56 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10019 ·
🍽️ Chinese
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🚇 Columbus Circle-59th Street, Lexington Ave-59th Street
Overview
Blue Willow in Midtown Times Square holds a Grade B from NYC DOHMH, based on an inspection score of 18 points. The Chinese restaurant has 2 inspections on record dating to 2023, with no emergency closures.
4
Inspections on Record
Grade N
Current Grade
BLUE WILLOW in Midtown Times Square: Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE N
Apr 21, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 38
Thawing procedure improper.
Violations:
09B
Apr 21, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Food Protection Certificate not available for inspection
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
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 ...
GRADE N
Dec 9, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 18
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.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held abov...
Sep 25, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 34
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.
Evidence of rats or li...
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BLUE WILLOW in Midtown Times Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was BLUE WILLOW last inspected?
- BLUE WILLOW was last inspected on April 21, 2026 (Grade N). The inspection score was 38 points.
- What is BLUE WILLOW's current health grade?
- BLUE WILLOW currently holds a Grade N.
- How many health inspections has BLUE WILLOW had?
- BLUE WILLOW has 4 health inspections on record from September 2023 through April 2026.
- What was the worst inspection score at BLUE WILLOW?
- The worst inspection score recorded at BLUE WILLOW was 38 points on April 21, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has BLUE WILLOW ever received a Grade C?
- No. BLUE WILLOW has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.