HAPPY WORLD in Washington Heights (South)
Latest: GRADE B
Last inspected Jul 14, 2026
📍 1309 SAINT NICHOLAS AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10033 ·
🍽️ Chinese
Overview
Happy World in Washington Heights holds a current Grade B from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 17 points on its most recent 2024 inspection. The Chinese restaurant has 3 inspections on record since 2024, with no emergency closures documented.
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Inspections on Record
Grade B
Current Grade
HAPPY WORLD in Washington Heights (South): Full Inspection History (4 records)
Jul 14, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 27
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
GRADE B
Jan 28, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 17
Food contact surface, refillable, reusable containers, or equipment improperly constructed, placed or maintained. Unacceptable material used. Culinary sink or other acceptable method not provided for washing food.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, o...
Dec 17, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 94
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.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies ...
Dec 17, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; i...
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HAPPY WORLD in Washington Heights (South): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was HAPPY WORLD last inspected?
- HAPPY WORLD was last inspected on July 14, 2026 (Grade B). The inspection score was 27 points.
- What is HAPPY WORLD's current health grade?
- HAPPY WORLD currently holds a Grade B. Grade B indicates a score of 14–27 points. The restaurant must post the B grade and schedule a re-inspection.
- How many health inspections has HAPPY WORLD had?
- HAPPY WORLD has 4 health inspections on record from December 2024 through July 2026. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at HAPPY WORLD?
- The worst inspection score recorded at HAPPY WORLD was 94 points on December 17, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has HAPPY WORLD ever received a Grade C?
- No. HAPPY WORLD has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.