RICE KITCHEN in SoHo Little Italy Hudson Square
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Dec 2, 2025
📍 204 SPRING STREET, Manhattan, NY 10012 ·
🍽️ Asian/Asian Fusion
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🚇 Houston Street, Prince Street, Spring Street
Overview
Rice Kitchen in SoHo holds a Grade Z from NYC DOHMH, based on 6 inspections between 2023 and 2025. The restaurant has received one Grade B result, with no emergency closures on record.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
RICE KITCHEN in SoHo Little Italy Hudson Square: Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE Z
Dec 2, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 18
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.
Wash hands sign not po...
Oct 6, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 21
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food ...
Sep 4, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
GRADE B
Dec 17, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 27
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functionin...
Mar 18, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 18
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 f...
Jul 18, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 24
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.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food ...
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RICE KITCHEN in SoHo Little Italy Hudson Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was RICE KITCHEN last inspected?
- RICE KITCHEN was last inspected on December 2, 2025 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 18 points.
- What is RICE KITCHEN's current health grade?
- RICE KITCHEN currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many health inspections has RICE KITCHEN had?
- RICE KITCHEN has 6 health inspections on record from July 2023 through December 2025. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at RICE KITCHEN?
- The worst inspection score recorded at RICE KITCHEN was 27 points on December 17, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has RICE KITCHEN ever received a Grade C?
- No. RICE KITCHEN has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.