GREAT TASTE USA in Chinatown Two Bridges
⚠️ This facility has been closed 6 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Apr 30, 2026
📍 33 CATHERINE STREET, Manhattan, NY 10038 ·
🍽️ Chinese
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🚇 Canal Street
Overview
Great Taste USA in Chinatown has been closed by NYC DOHMH inspectors 6 times since 2025. The restaurant currently holds a Grade Z designation with a score of 2 across 9 inspections recorded between 2025 and 2026.
10
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
6
Closures
GREAT TASTE USA in Chinatown Two Bridges: Emergency Closures (6)
GREAT TASTE USA in Chinatown Two Bridges: Full Inspection History (10 records)
Apr 30, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 24
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
Violations:
06C
✅ REOPENED
Feb 4, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening 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
🚫 CLOSURE
Jan 30, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 42
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned o...
🚫 CLOSURE
Dec 29, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 79
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Violations:
02B
Oct 31, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 48
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s foo...
GRADE Z
Apr 15, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening 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
🚫 CLOSURE
Apr 11, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 50
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...
🚫 CLOSURE
Apr 11, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 50
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Harmful noxious gas or vapor detected. Carbon Monoxide (CO) level exceeds nine (9) ppm
🚫 CLOSURE
Apr 8, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 67
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
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.
Wash hands sign not posted near or...
🚫 CLOSURE
Apr 8, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 67
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-servi...
GREAT TASTE USA in Chinatown Two Bridges: News Coverage (2)
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GREAT TASTE USA in Chinatown Two Bridges: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was GREAT TASTE USA last inspected?
- GREAT TASTE USA was last inspected on April 30, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 24 points.
- What is GREAT TASTE USA's current health grade?
- GREAT TASTE USA currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many times has GREAT TASTE USA been closed by NYC Health?
- GREAT TASTE USA has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 6 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has GREAT TASTE USA had?
- GREAT TASTE USA has 10 health inspections on record from April 2025 through April 2026.
- What was the worst inspection score at GREAT TASTE USA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at GREAT TASTE USA was 79 points on December 29, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.