MOMENTEA KITCHEN in Midtown Times Square
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Mar 31, 2026
📍 213 WEST 40 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10018 ·
🍽️ Asian/Asian Fusion
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🚇 Times Square-42nd Street, Herald Square-34th Street, Penn Station-34th Street
Overview
Momentea Kitchen in Midtown Times Square holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH with a score of 12 points. The restaurant has been closed by health inspectors on 2 emergency occasions since 2022, though it has achieved Grade A on 3 of its 7 total inspections and has no Grade B or C results on record.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
3
Grade A Inspections
MOMENTEA KITCHEN in Midtown Times Square: Emergency Closures (2)
MOMENTEA KITCHEN in Midtown Times Square: Full Inspection History (7 records)
GRADE A
Mar 31, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
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.
Violations:
02G
Jan 9, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 37
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
GRADE Z
Aug 30, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 3
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.
Violations:
10F
🚫 CLOSURE
Aug 26, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 139
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.
Design, construction, ...
🚫 CLOSURE
Aug 26, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 139
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Food adulterated or misbranded. Adulterated or misbranded food possessed, being manufactured, produced, packed, sold, offered for sale, delivered or given aw...
GRADE A
Dec 20, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 8
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.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, ...
GRADE A
Nov 29, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible...
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MOMENTEA KITCHEN in Midtown Times Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was MOMENTEA KITCHEN last inspected?
- MOMENTEA KITCHEN was last inspected on March 31, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is MOMENTEA KITCHEN's current health grade?
- MOMENTEA KITCHEN currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has MOMENTEA KITCHEN been closed by NYC Health?
- MOMENTEA KITCHEN 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 MOMENTEA KITCHEN had?
- MOMENTEA KITCHEN has 7 health inspections on record from November 2022 through March 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at MOMENTEA KITCHEN?
- The worst inspection score recorded at MOMENTEA KITCHEN was 139 points on August 26, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.