CHOW HOUSE

SCORE: 20 POINTS

Thursday, February 5, 2026

Overview

CHOW HOUSE in Greenwich Village underwent a NYC health inspection on February 5, 2026 and scored 20 points. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

Address
181 BLEECKER STREET
Manhattan, NY 10012
Cuisine
Chinese
Inspection Type
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
8 inspections
1 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 06E

NYC Health Code Violation 06E

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

⚠️ Why This Matters

HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 06E to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.

📋 Code Requirements

Follow NYC Health Code Article 81 requirements. Implement corrective action immediately. Document all corrections. Train staff on proper procedures. Schedule follow-up inspection if critical.

Inspector's Action:

Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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CHOW HOUSE — Inspection Questions

Did CHOW HOUSE pass their NYC health inspection on February 5, 2026?
CHOW HOUSE underwent inspection on February 5, 2026 with a score of 20 points. The inspection found 1 violation(s).
What critical violations did CHOW HOUSE have?
CHOW HOUSE had 1 critical violation(s) during their inspection. Critical violations directly contribute to foodborne illness and must be corrected immediately. These include issues with temperature control, hand washing, cross-contamination, and pest infestations.
What does violation code 06E mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 06E (NYC Health Code Violation 06E) is a critical violation. Violation of NYC Health Code requirements HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 06E to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.