THE BEST SICHUAN in Midtown Times Square
⚠️ This facility has been closed 4 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Nov 25, 2025
📍 7 EAST 47 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10017 ·
🍽️ Chinese
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🚇 Times Square-42nd Street, Grand Central-42nd Street
Overview
The Best Sichuan in Midtown Times Square has been subject to 4 emergency closures by NYC DOHMH inspectors since 2025. The restaurant currently holds a Grade A with a score of 13 points, though emergency closures indicate serious health hazards were found during inspections this year.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
4
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
THE BEST SICHUAN in Midtown Times Square: Emergency Closures (4)
THE BEST SICHUAN in Midtown Times Square: Full Inspection History (7 records)
GRADE A
Nov 25, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
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.
Violations:
10B
Jun 30, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 19
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.
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
Anti-siphona...
GRADE Z
Apr 23, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 0
🚫 CLOSURE
Apr 21, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 106
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
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 facility not accessible,...
🚫 CLOSURE
Apr 21, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 106
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Violations:
06D
🚫 CLOSURE
Apr 17, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 77
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocke...
🚫 CLOSURE
Apr 17, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 77
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Violations:
02B
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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 November 25, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is THE BEST SICHUAN's current health grade?
- THE BEST SICHUAN currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has THE BEST SICHUAN been closed by NYC Health?
- THE BEST SICHUAN 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 THE BEST SICHUAN had?
- THE BEST SICHUAN has 7 health inspections on record from April 2025 through November 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at THE BEST SICHUAN?
- The worst inspection score recorded at THE BEST SICHUAN was 106 points on April 21, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.