CHICA & THE DON in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Dec 30, 2025
📍 24 EAST 21 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10010 ·
🍽️ Latin American
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🚇 Union Square-14th Street
Overview
Chica & The Don in Midtown South holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, based on 3 inspections between 2022 and 2025. The restaurant has received Grade A on every inspection with no emergency closures on record.
3
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
CHICA & THE DON in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square: Full Inspection History (3 records)
GRADE A
Dec 30, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
Violations:
09E
GRADE A
Jun 12, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 9
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.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; in...
GRADE A
Nov 1, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry is worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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CHICA & THE DON in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was CHICA & THE DON last inspected?
- CHICA & THE DON was last inspected on December 30, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is CHICA & THE DON's current health grade?
- CHICA & THE DON currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has CHICA & THE DON had?
- CHICA & THE DON has 3 health inspections on record from November 2022 through December 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at CHICA & THE DON?
- The worst inspection score recorded at CHICA & THE DON was 13 points on December 30, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has CHICA & THE DON ever received a Grade C?
- No. CHICA & THE DON has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.