CHOW HOUSE
SCORE: 20 POINTSThursday, February 5, 2026
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).