FIRST CHOICE RESTAURANT in Washington Heights (South)
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Nov 25, 2025
📍 3893A BROADWAY, Manhattan, NY 10032 ·
🍽️ Chinese
Overview
First Choice Restaurant in Washington Heights 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 both of its graded inspections since 2022, with no emergency closures on record.
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Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
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Grade A Inspections
FIRST CHOICE RESTAURANT in Washington Heights (South): Full Inspection History (4 records)
Nov 25, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 36
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between use...
GRADE A
Jul 2, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
GRADE A
Feb 21, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
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 pa...
Aug 29, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial 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.
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding eq...
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FIRST CHOICE RESTAURANT in Washington Heights (South): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was FIRST CHOICE RESTAURANT last inspected?
- FIRST CHOICE RESTAURANT was last inspected on November 25, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 36 points.
- What is FIRST CHOICE RESTAURANT's current health grade?
- FIRST CHOICE RESTAURANT currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has FIRST CHOICE RESTAURANT had?
- FIRST CHOICE RESTAURANT has 4 health inspections on record from August 2022 through November 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at FIRST CHOICE RESTAURANT?
- The worst inspection score recorded at FIRST CHOICE RESTAURANT was 40 points on August 29, 2022. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has FIRST CHOICE RESTAURANT ever received a Grade C?
- No. FIRST CHOICE RESTAURANT has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.