WA LUNG KITCHEN in Lower East Side
⚠️ This facility has been closed 1 time by the NYC Health Department
REOPENED
Last inspected Apr 9, 2026
📍 557 GRAND STREET, Manhattan, NY 10002 ·
🍽️ Chinese
Overview
Wa Lung Kitchen on the Lower East Side has been subject to 1 emergency closure by NYC DOHMH since 2022. The restaurant currently holds a Grade Z pending re-inspection, with a score of 24 points from its most recent inspection. Across 6 inspections dating back to 2022, the restaurant has received 1 Grade A and 1 Grade B result.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
1
Closure
1
Grade A Inspection
WA LUNG KITCHEN in Lower East Side: Emergency Closures (1)
WA LUNG KITCHEN in Lower East Side: Full Inspection History (7 records)
✅ REOPENED
Apr 9, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 7
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
Apr 7, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 74
Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
GRADE Z
Dec 26, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 24
Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.
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.
Pesticide not properly labeled...
Oct 22, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 51
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Hot TCS food ...
GRADE B
Apr 19, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 21
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.
Non-food contact surf...
Aug 30, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 16
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 dispensed from a sanitary device.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, n...
GRADE A
Jan 26, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 10
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Personal cleanliness inadequ...
WA LUNG KITCHEN in Lower East Side: News Coverage (1)
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WA LUNG KITCHEN in Lower East Side: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was WA LUNG KITCHEN last inspected?
- WA LUNG KITCHEN was last inspected on April 9, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 7 points.
- What is WA LUNG KITCHEN's current health grade?
- WA LUNG KITCHEN currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many times has WA LUNG KITCHEN been closed by NYC Health?
- WA LUNG KITCHEN has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 1 time. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has WA LUNG KITCHEN had?
- WA LUNG KITCHEN has 7 health inspections on record from January 2022 through April 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at WA LUNG KITCHEN?
- The worst inspection score recorded at WA LUNG KITCHEN was 74 points on April 7, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.