CHIP CITY in Upper East Side Yorkville
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jan 22, 2026
📍 1543 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10028 ·
🚇 86th Street-Lexington
Overview
Chip City on the Upper East Side holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 12 points on its most recent inspection. The restaurant has maintained Grade A on all 3 graded inspections since 2023, with no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
CHIP CITY in Upper East Side Yorkville: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
Jan 22, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Violations:
04A
GRADE A
Jun 26, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 2
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
Jun 11, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 28
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
Violations:
05H
GRADE A
Mar 10, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 5
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Violations:
06D
Feb 6, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not p...
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CHIP CITY in Upper East Side Yorkville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was CHIP CITY last inspected?
- CHIP CITY was last inspected on January 22, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is CHIP CITY's current health grade?
- CHIP CITY currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has CHIP CITY had?
- CHIP CITY has 5 health inspections on record from February 2023 through January 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at CHIP CITY?
- The worst inspection score recorded at CHIP CITY was 28 points on June 11, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has CHIP CITY ever received a Grade C?
- No. CHIP CITY has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.