CHIEF in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Feb 18, 2026
📍 13 EAST 19 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10003 ·
🍽️ American
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🚇 Union Square-14th Street
Overview
Chief in Midtown South holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 12 points on its most recent inspection. The restaurant has received Grade A on all 3 inspections since 2023, with no emergency closures on record.
3
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
CHIEF in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square: Full Inspection History (3 records)
GRADE A
Feb 18, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
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.
Violations:
02G
GRADE A
Nov 18, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
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
Jul 6, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 7
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.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and fo...
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CHIEF in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was CHIEF last inspected?
- CHIEF was last inspected on February 18, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is CHIEF's current health grade?
- CHIEF currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has CHIEF had?
- CHIEF has 3 health inspections on record from July 2023 through February 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at CHIEF?
- The worst inspection score recorded at CHIEF was 13 points on November 18, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has CHIEF ever received a Grade C?
- No. CHIEF has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.