THE CHUBBY CRAB in Chinatown Two Bridges
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Sep 30, 2025
📍 77 CHRYSTIE STREET, Manhattan, NY 10002 ·
🍽️ Seafood
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🚇 Canal Street
Overview
The Chubby Crab in Chinatown Two Bridges has been closed by NYC DOHMH inspectors 2 times since 2023. The restaurant currently holds a Grade A, though it has also received a Grade B among its 11 inspections between 2023 and 2025.
11
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
THE CHUBBY CRAB in Chinatown Two Bridges: Emergency Closures (2)
THE CHUBBY CRAB in Chinatown Two Bridges: Full Inspection History (11 records)
GRADE A
Sep 30, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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.
Establishme...
Jul 1, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 37
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.
Personal cleanliness i...
GRADE B
Apr 24, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 26
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, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or accepta...
Mar 13, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 32
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Sewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or unapproved.
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Sani...
GRADE P
Oct 17, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 2
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.
Violations:
10F
Oct 11, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 43
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system...
🚫 CLOSURE
Oct 8, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 74
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 flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unac...
🚫 CLOSURE
Oct 8, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 74
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 flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Violations:
04N
Jun 13, 2023
— Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection
Smoking or electronic cigarette use allowed in prohibited area
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
Food service operation occurring in room or area used as living or sleeping quarters.
No...
Jun 13, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 19
Food service operation occurring in room or area used as living or sleeping quarters.
Violations:
09D
Jun 13, 2023
— 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)
Violations:
19-06
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THE CHUBBY CRAB in Chinatown Two Bridges: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was THE CHUBBY CRAB last inspected?
- THE CHUBBY CRAB was last inspected on September 30, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is THE CHUBBY CRAB's current health grade?
- THE CHUBBY CRAB currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has THE CHUBBY CRAB been closed by NYC Health?
- THE CHUBBY CRAB has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has THE CHUBBY CRAB had?
- THE CHUBBY CRAB has 11 health inspections on record from June 2023 through September 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at THE CHUBBY CRAB?
- The worst inspection score recorded at THE CHUBBY CRAB was 74 points on October 8, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.