GREAT TASTE USA

⚠️ This facility has been closed 6 times by the NYC Health Department
REOPENED Feb 4, 2026

🍽️ Cuisine: Chinese

πŸ“ Neighborhood: Chinatown Two Bridges

πŸš‡ Nearest Transit: Canal Street

Address
33 CATHERINE STREET
Manhattan, NY 10038
Cuisine Type
Chinese
πŸ“ž 2018882880
Inspection History
9 inspections
6 closures
Permit
CAMIS #50156592
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026

Inspection History (9 most recent)

βœ… REOPENED Feb 4, 2026 - Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 2 points
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.
🚫 CLOSURE Jan 30, 2026 - Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 42 points
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, prohibi...
🚫 CLOSURE Dec 29, 2025 - Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 79 points
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 Β°F.
Oct 31, 2025 - Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 48 points
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 (FR...
GRADE Z Apr 15, 2025 - Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 5 points
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
🚫 CLOSURE Apr 11, 2025 - Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 50 points
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 proper...
🚫 CLOSURE Apr 11, 2025 - Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 50 points
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 points
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 a...
🚫 CLOSURE Apr 8, 2025 - Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 67 points
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 refi...

News Coverage (2)

CLOSED Great Taste Usa Closed by Health Dept - Manhattan Inspection: Dec 29, 2025 · Published Mar 3, 2026 CLOSED Great Taste Usa Closed by Health Dept - Manhattan Inspection: Jan 30, 2026 · Published Feb 28, 2026
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