LAO MA SPICY in Greenwich Village
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Nov 17, 2025
📍 58 EAST 8 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10003 ·
🍽️ Chinese
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🚇 Union Square-14th Street, West 4th Street, Astor Place
Overview
Lao Ma Spicy in Greenwich Village holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, based on an inspection score of 10 points in 2025. With 4 inspections dating back to 2022, the restaurant has earned 1 Grade A and 1 Grade B, with no emergency closures on record.
4
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
LAO MA SPICY in Greenwich Village: Full Inspection History (4 records)
Nov 17, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 30
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, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. A...
GRADE A
Apr 25, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 10
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
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.
Jan 31, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 19
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.
Evidence of...
GRADE B
Nov 22, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 23
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establis...
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LAO MA SPICY in Greenwich Village: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was LAO MA SPICY last inspected?
- LAO MA SPICY was last inspected on November 17, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 30 points.
- What is LAO MA SPICY's current health grade?
- LAO MA SPICY currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has LAO MA SPICY had?
- LAO MA SPICY has 4 health inspections on record from November 2022 through November 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at LAO MA SPICY?
- The worst inspection score recorded at LAO MA SPICY was 30 points on November 17, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has LAO MA SPICY ever received a Grade C?
- No. LAO MA SPICY has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.