WEST PLACE in Morningside Heights
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Sep 10, 2025
📍 1288 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10027 ·
🍽️ Chinese
Overview
West Place in Morningside Heights holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 13 points on its most recent inspection in 2025. The restaurant has 5 inspections on record since 2022, including 1 Grade B result and no emergency closures.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
WEST PLACE in Morningside Heights: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
Sep 10, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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.
Design, constructi...
Jan 31, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 28
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 �...
Jan 9, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 30
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F...
GRADE B
Oct 31, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 21
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.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable mate...
Oct 20, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 26
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Establishment is not free...
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WEST PLACE in Morningside Heights: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was WEST PLACE last inspected?
- WEST PLACE was last inspected on September 10, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is WEST PLACE's current health grade?
- WEST PLACE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has WEST PLACE had?
- WEST PLACE has 5 health inspections on record from October 2022 through September 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at WEST PLACE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at WEST PLACE was 30 points on January 9, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has WEST PLACE ever received a Grade C?
- No. WEST PLACE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.