BURP BOWL in Gramercy
⚠️ This facility has been closed 4 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Oct 7, 2025
📍 134 EAST 27 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10016 ·
🍽️ Chinese
Overview
Burp Bowl in Gramercy has been closed by NYC DOHMH inspectors 4 times since 2023. The restaurant currently holds a Grade Z designation based on a score of 23 points, with 14 inspections on record and 1 prior Grade C result.
14
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
4
Closures
BURP BOWL in Gramercy: Emergency Closures (4)
BURP BOWL in Gramercy: Full Inspection History (14 records)
GRADE Z
Oct 7, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 23
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.
Personal cleanliness i...
Apr 23, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 35
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.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Evidence of mic...
GRADE P
Sep 18, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 3
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
Sep 17, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 36
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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.
Establishme...
🚫 CLOSURE
Sep 12, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 82
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation...
Sep 12, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
🚫 CLOSURE
Sep 12, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 82
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Violations:
04L
Jul 27, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 15
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to...
🚫 CLOSURE
Jul 25, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Score: 48
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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-servi...
Jul 25, 2023
— Smoke-Free Air Act / Compliance Inspection
Sign prohibiting smoking or using electronic cigarettes not conspicuously posted.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
🚫 CLOSURE
Jul 25, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Score: 48
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liqu...
Jul 25, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Compliance Inspection
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
GRADE C
Jul 13, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 40
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with p...
Jun 28, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 34
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly dispos...
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BURP BOWL in Gramercy: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was BURP BOWL last inspected?
- BURP BOWL was last inspected on October 7, 2025 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 23 points.
- What is BURP BOWL's current health grade?
- BURP BOWL currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many times has BURP BOWL been closed by NYC Health?
- BURP BOWL has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 4 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has BURP BOWL had?
- BURP BOWL has 14 health inspections on record from June 2023 through October 2025. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at BURP BOWL?
- The worst inspection score recorded at BURP BOWL was 82 points on September 12, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.