WAKAMBA in Chelsea Hudson Yards
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Mar 24, 2026
📍 543 8 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10018 ·
🍽️ American
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🚇 Times Square-42nd Street, Herald Square-34th Street, Penn Station-34th Street
Overview
Wakamba in Chelsea Hudson Yards has not yet received a letter grade from NYC DOHMH. The American restaurant received a score of 17 points on its most recent inspection, which would require a re-inspection to determine its final grade. With 5 inspections on record since 2023, the restaurant is currently awaiting grade assignment.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
WAKAMBA in Chelsea Hudson Yards: Full Inspection History (5 records)
Mar 24, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
GRADE Z
Feb 11, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 17
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.
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or se...
Feb 11, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-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.
Violations:
20-04
Apr 30, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 23
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
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 ...
Mar 6, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 35
Evidence of rats or live rats 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.
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WAKAMBA in Chelsea Hudson Yards: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was WAKAMBA last inspected?
- WAKAMBA was last inspected on March 24, 2026 (Grade Z).
- What is WAKAMBA's current health grade?
- WAKAMBA currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many health inspections has WAKAMBA had?
- WAKAMBA has 5 health inspections on record from March 2023 through March 2026.
- What was the worst inspection score at WAKAMBA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at WAKAMBA was 35 points on March 6, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has WAKAMBA ever received a Grade C?
- No. WAKAMBA has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.