GREAT WALL in Washington Heights (North)
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Apr 15, 2025
📍 800 WEST 181 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10033 ·
🍽️ Chinese
Overview
Great Wall in Washington Heights holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 12 points on its most recent inspection. The restaurant has been subject to 2 emergency closures since 2022, though it has maintained Grade A on 3 of its 9 inspections over that period.
9
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
3
Grade A Inspections
GREAT WALL in Washington Heights (North): Emergency Closures (2)
GREAT WALL in Washington Heights (North): Full Inspection History (9 records)
GRADE A
Apr 15, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
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.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; in...
GRADE P
Oct 10, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 0
🚫 CLOSURE
Oct 7, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 69
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.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Providing single-u...
🚫 CLOSURE
Oct 7, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 69
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Oct 7, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not fun...
GRADE A
Mar 14, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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 dispens...
Feb 23, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
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.
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from o...
GRADE A
Aug 19, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 0
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Cold TCS ...
Jun 24, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 0
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disp...
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GREAT WALL in Washington Heights (North): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was GREAT WALL last inspected?
- GREAT WALL was last inspected on April 15, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is GREAT WALL's current health grade?
- GREAT WALL currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has GREAT WALL been closed by NYC Health?
- GREAT WALL 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 GREAT WALL had?
- GREAT WALL has 9 health inspections on record from June 2022 through April 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at GREAT WALL?
- The worst inspection score recorded at GREAT WALL was 69 points on October 7, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.