WOK IN THE CLOUDS in Murray Hill Kips Bay
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Mar 30, 2026
📍 127 EAST 28 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10016 ·
🍽️ Indian
Overview
Wok in the Clouds in Murray Hill holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 12 points on its most recent inspection. However, the restaurant has been subject to 2 emergency closures since 2023, and its inspection record shows mixed results across 8 inspections, including 1 Grade B result alongside its current Grade A.
8
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
WOK IN THE CLOUDS in Murray Hill Kips Bay: Emergency Closures (2)
WOK IN THE CLOUDS in Murray Hill Kips Bay: Full Inspection History (8 records)
GRADE A
Mar 30, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
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
GRADE Z
Oct 6, 2025
— 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 2, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 13
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessi...
🚫 CLOSURE
Sep 30, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 95
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.
Sewage disposal system...
🚫 CLOSURE
Sep 30, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 95
Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) food not cooked to required minimum internal temperature. • Poultry, poultry parts, ground and comminuted poultry, all stuffing containing poultry, meats, fish or ratites to or above 165 °F for 15 seconds with no interruption of the cooking process �...
Violations:
02A
GRADE B
Jan 25, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 17
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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 dispos...
Jan 19, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 43
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's f...
Jan 19, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
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WOK IN THE CLOUDS in Murray Hill Kips Bay: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was WOK IN THE CLOUDS last inspected?
- WOK IN THE CLOUDS was last inspected on March 30, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is WOK IN THE CLOUDS's current health grade?
- WOK IN THE CLOUDS currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has WOK IN THE CLOUDS been closed by NYC Health?
- WOK IN THE CLOUDS 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 WOK IN THE CLOUDS had?
- WOK IN THE CLOUDS has 8 health inspections on record from January 2023 through March 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at WOK IN THE CLOUDS?
- The worst inspection score recorded at WOK IN THE CLOUDS was 95 points on September 30, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.