MEE NOODLE SHOP in East Village
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Apr 23, 2026
📍 223 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10003 ·
🍽️ Chinese
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🚇 Astor Place
Overview
Mee Noodle Shop in the East Village has been closed by NYC DOHMH inspectors 2 times since 2023. The restaurant currently holds a Grade Z, with a most recent inspection score of 6 points across 11 inspections dating back to 2023.
12
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
2
Closures
MEE NOODLE SHOP in East Village: Emergency Closures (2)
MEE NOODLE SHOP in East Village: Full Inspection History (12 records)
GRADE Z
Apr 23, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 44
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 dispensed directly by the vendor.
Non-food contact surfa...
Oct 1, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 29
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or pr...
Jun 26, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
GRADE Z
Jan 10, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 6
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Violations:
06D
Jan 9, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 13
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.
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control e...
🚫 CLOSURE
Jan 6, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 86
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Sewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or unapp...
🚫 CLOSURE
Jan 6, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 86
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Dec 30, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 43
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Current letter grade or Grade Pending car...
Dec 30, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Mar 22, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
GRADE C
Nov 27, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 40
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sew...
Jan 9, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 46
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
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 ...
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MEE NOODLE SHOP in East Village: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was MEE NOODLE SHOP last inspected?
- MEE NOODLE SHOP was last inspected on April 23, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 44 points.
- What is MEE NOODLE SHOP's current health grade?
- MEE NOODLE SHOP currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many times has MEE NOODLE SHOP been closed by NYC Health?
- MEE NOODLE SHOP 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 MEE NOODLE SHOP had?
- MEE NOODLE SHOP has 12 health inspections on record from January 2023 through April 2026. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at MEE NOODLE SHOP?
- The worst inspection score recorded at MEE NOODLE SHOP was 86 points on January 6, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.