LEGEND 72 in Upper West Side Lincoln Square
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected May 5, 2025
📍 127 WEST 72 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10023 ·
🍽️ Chinese
Overview
Legend 72 in Lincoln Square on the Upper West Side has been closed by NYC DOHMH inspectors 2 times since 2022. The restaurant currently holds a Grade A with a score of 13, earned on its most recent inspection in 2025. Across 6 inspections dating back to 2022, it has received Grade A twice.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
2
Grade A Inspections
LEGEND 72 in Upper West Side Lincoln Square: Emergency Closures (2)
LEGEND 72 in Upper West Side Lincoln Square: Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE A
May 5, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
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.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable materia...
Jul 25, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 27
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
Anti-siphonage or back...
GRADE P
Feb 28, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 13
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 liqu...
🚫 CLOSURE
Feb 23, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 65
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.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects o...
🚫 CLOSURE
Feb 23, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 65
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Violations:
08A
GRADE A
May 16, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 0
Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.
Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
Evidence of rats or live rats present ...
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LEGEND 72 in Upper West Side Lincoln Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was LEGEND 72 last inspected?
- LEGEND 72 was last inspected on May 5, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is LEGEND 72's current health grade?
- LEGEND 72 currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has LEGEND 72 been closed by NYC Health?
- LEGEND 72 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 LEGEND 72 had?
- LEGEND 72 has 6 health inspections on record from May 2022 through May 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at LEGEND 72?
- The worst inspection score recorded at LEGEND 72 was 65 points on February 23, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.