GOLDEN WOK CHINESE RESTAURANT in Chelsea Hudson Yards
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Mar 10, 2026
📍 209 8 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10011 ·
🍽️ Chinese
Overview
Golden Wok Chinese Restaurant in Chelsea has been subject to 2 emergency closures by NYC DOHMH inspectors since 2022. The restaurant currently holds a Grade Z (score 24) from its most recent inspection in 2026, with a mixed record across 11 inspections that includes 2 Grade A results and 1 Grade C result.
11
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
2
Closures
2
Grade A Inspections
GOLDEN WOK CHINESE RESTAURANT in Chelsea Hudson Yards: Emergency Closures (2)
GOLDEN WOK CHINESE RESTAURANT in Chelsea Hudson Yards: Full Inspection History (11 records)
GRADE Z
Mar 10, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 24
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Violations:
06A
Aug 7, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 23
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.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food con...
GRADE Z
Mar 21, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 3
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
🚫 CLOSURE
Mar 19, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 79
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...
🚫 CLOSURE
Mar 19, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 79
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding c...
GRADE C
Aug 14, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 32
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry is worn on hands or arms. Fingerna...
Dec 21, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 66
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or dr...
GRADE A
Feb 23, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Feb 15, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 29
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.
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or withi...
GRADE A
Sep 1, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 0
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Fil...
Aug 15, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 33
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.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Filth flies o...
GOLDEN WOK CHINESE RESTAURANT in Chelsea Hudson Yards: News Coverage (1)
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GOLDEN WOK CHINESE RESTAURANT in Chelsea Hudson Yards: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was GOLDEN WOK CHINESE RESTAURANT last inspected?
- GOLDEN WOK CHINESE RESTAURANT was last inspected on March 10, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 24 points.
- What is GOLDEN WOK CHINESE RESTAURANT's current health grade?
- GOLDEN WOK CHINESE RESTAURANT currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many times has GOLDEN WOK CHINESE RESTAURANT been closed by NYC Health?
- GOLDEN WOK CHINESE RESTAURANT 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 GOLDEN WOK CHINESE RESTAURANT had?
- GOLDEN WOK CHINESE RESTAURANT has 11 health inspections on record from August 2022 through March 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at GOLDEN WOK CHINESE RESTAURANT?
- The worst inspection score recorded at GOLDEN WOK CHINESE RESTAURANT was 79 points on March 19, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.