LITTLE ALLEY in Murray Hill Kips Bay
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Apr 6, 2026
📍 550 3 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10016 ·
🍽️ Chinese
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🚇 Grand Central-42nd Street
Overview
Little Alley in Murray Hill received a Grade Z on its most recent NYC DOHMH inspection in 2026, scoring 43 points. The restaurant has 4 inspections on record since 2022, including 1 Grade A result and no emergency closures.
4
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
LITTLE ALLEY in Murray Hill Kips Bay: Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE Z
Apr 6, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 43
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or accepta...
Violations:
05D
May 20, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 15
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.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual...
GRADE A
Apr 26, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurr...
Sep 20, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 26
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may ...
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LITTLE ALLEY in Murray Hill Kips Bay: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was LITTLE ALLEY last inspected?
- LITTLE ALLEY was last inspected on April 6, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 43 points.
- What is LITTLE ALLEY's current health grade?
- LITTLE ALLEY currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many health inspections has LITTLE ALLEY had?
- LITTLE ALLEY has 4 health inspections on record from September 2022 through April 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at LITTLE ALLEY?
- The worst inspection score recorded at LITTLE ALLEY was 43 points on April 6, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has LITTLE ALLEY ever received a Grade C?
- No. LITTLE ALLEY has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.