SHANGHAI TIME in Midtown Times Square
⚠️ This facility has been closed 4 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Jan 8, 2026
📍 273 WEST 38 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10018 ·
🍽️ Chinese
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🚇 Times Square-42nd Street, Herald Square-34th Street, Penn Station-34th Street
Overview
Shanghai Time in Midtown Times Square has been closed by NYC DOHMH inspectors 4 times since 2024. The restaurant currently holds a Grade Z following a score of 37 points, with 14 inspections on record showing 1 Grade B and 1 Grade C result.
14
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
4
Closures
SHANGHAI TIME in Midtown Times Square: Emergency Closures (4)
SHANGHAI TIME in Midtown Times Square: Full Inspection History (14 records)
GRADE Z
Jan 8, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 37
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewe...
Aug 27, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Jul 2, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 39
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, se...
GRADE C
Apr 7, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 29
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.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or superviso...
Mar 12, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
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 facilit...
Mar 12, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 68
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 dispens...
Jul 31, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 11
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
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.
P...
🚫 CLOSURE
Jul 29, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 53
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or n...
🚫 CLOSURE
Jul 29, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 53
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.
Violations:
06C
🚫 CLOSURE
Jul 25, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Score: 105
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
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 cl...
🚫 CLOSURE
Jul 25, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Score: 105
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail pol...
GRADE B
Apr 11, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 20
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
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 ...
Jan 16, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 41
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
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.
E...
Jan 16, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or proces...
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SHANGHAI TIME in Midtown Times Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was SHANGHAI TIME last inspected?
- SHANGHAI TIME was last inspected on January 8, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 37 points.
- What is SHANGHAI TIME's current health grade?
- SHANGHAI TIME currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many times has SHANGHAI TIME been closed by NYC Health?
- SHANGHAI TIME has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 4 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has SHANGHAI TIME had?
- SHANGHAI TIME has 14 health inspections on record from January 2024 through January 2026. Grade B on 1 occasion. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at SHANGHAI TIME?
- The worst inspection score recorded at SHANGHAI TIME was 105 points on July 25, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.