THE BEST SICHUAN in Midtown Times Square
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Feb 26, 2026
📍 47 WEST 39 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10018 ·
🍽️ Chinese
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🚇 Times Square-42nd Street, Grand Central-42nd Street, Herald Square-34th Street
Overview
The Best Sichuan in Midtown Times Square currently holds a Grade Z designation from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 26 points on its most recent inspection. Across 9 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received 2 Grade C results, with no emergency closures on record.
9
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
THE BEST SICHUAN in Midtown Times Square: Full Inspection History (9 records)
GRADE Z
Feb 26, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 26
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Violations:
02B
Nov 10, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Sep 4, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 37
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and m...
Apr 29, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection
Score: 25
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptab...
GRADE C
Mar 25, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 63
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and...
Mar 25, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Mar 7, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
Jan 9, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 16
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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 ...
GRADE C
Nov 29, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 28
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any acti...
THE BEST SICHUAN in Midtown Times Square: News Coverage (1)
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THE BEST SICHUAN in Midtown Times Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was THE BEST SICHUAN last inspected?
- THE BEST SICHUAN was last inspected on February 26, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 26 points.
- What is THE BEST SICHUAN's current health grade?
- THE BEST SICHUAN currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many health inspections has THE BEST SICHUAN had?
- THE BEST SICHUAN has 9 health inspections on record from November 2022 through February 2026. Grade C on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at THE BEST SICHUAN?
- The worst inspection score recorded at THE BEST SICHUAN was 63 points on March 25, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has THE BEST SICHUAN ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. THE BEST SICHUAN has received a Grade C on 2 inspections. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.