NEW CHINATOWN in Upper East Side Carnegie Hill
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Feb 4, 2026
📍 1650 3 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10128 ·
🍽️ Chinese
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🚇 86th Street-Lexington
Overview
New Chinatown on the Upper East Side currently holds a Grade Z following an inspection scoring 47 points. Across 7 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received 1 Grade C result and has not been subject to emergency closure. The restaurant is not currently graded for operation.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
NEW CHINATOWN in Upper East Side Carnegie Hill: Full Inspection History (7 records)
Feb 4, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 32
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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.
Anti-siphonage or bac...
GRADE Z
Apr 16, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 47
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.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contami...
Jul 25, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 43
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when t...
Jul 25, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
Establish...
Feb 7, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Score: 6
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility...
GRADE C
Dec 20, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 29
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surfa...
Aug 18, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 57
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of una...
NEW CHINATOWN in Upper East Side Carnegie Hill: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was NEW CHINATOWN last inspected?
- NEW CHINATOWN was last inspected on February 4, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 32 points.
- What is NEW CHINATOWN's current health grade?
- NEW CHINATOWN currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many health inspections has NEW CHINATOWN had?
- NEW CHINATOWN has 7 health inspections on record from August 2022 through February 2026. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at NEW CHINATOWN?
- The worst inspection score recorded at NEW CHINATOWN was 57 points on August 18, 2022. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has NEW CHINATOWN ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. NEW CHINATOWN has received a Grade C on 1 inspection. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.