CAROL'S BUN in Chinatown Two Bridges
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jan 13, 2025
📍 139 EAST BROADWAY, Manhattan, NY 10002 ·
🍽️ Chinese
Overview
Carol's Bun in Chinatown has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times since 2022. The restaurant currently holds a Grade A from its most recent inspection, scoring 13 points, though its inspection history includes 1 Grade C result across 9 total inspections dating back to 2022.
9
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
3
Grade A Inspections
CAROL'S BUN in Chinatown Two Bridges: Emergency Closures (2)
CAROL'S BUN in Chinatown Two Bridges: Full Inspection History (9 records)
GRADE A
Jan 13, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
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 unde...
Oct 16, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 32
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.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
No approved wri...
GRADE A
Jun 12, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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 disposed of.
Non-food contact s...
GRADE A
Oct 13, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 2
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 disposed of.
Violations:
10B
Sep 27, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 19
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 washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or accept...
GRADE C
Apr 15, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 3
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Violations:
10F
🚫 CLOSURE
Apr 11, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 94
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
Hot food item not held at or above 140º F.
Food not protected from potential source of conta...
🚫 CLOSURE
Apr 11, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 94
Mechanical or natural ventilation system not provided, improperly installed, in disrepair and/or fails to prevent excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation vapors, odors, smoke, and fumes.
Violations:
10D
Mar 15, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 25
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
Hot food item not held at or above 140º F.
Non-food contact surface improperly construct...
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CAROL'S BUN in Chinatown Two Bridges: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was CAROL'S BUN last inspected?
- CAROL'S BUN was last inspected on January 13, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is CAROL'S BUN's current health grade?
- CAROL'S BUN currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has CAROL'S BUN been closed by NYC Health?
- CAROL'S BUN 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 CAROL'S BUN had?
- CAROL'S BUN has 9 health inspections on record from March 2022 through January 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at CAROL'S BUN?
- The worst inspection score recorded at CAROL'S BUN was 94 points on April 11, 2022. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.