Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
27
Last inspection
January 5, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
23 / 4
Bites of Xi'an currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on January 5, 2026 found 6 violations, including 4 critical violations, for a total score of 27 points.
Latest Violations
4 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 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 flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
- Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
- 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.
Non-Critical
- 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.
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Latest Inspection Details
January 5, 2026
- Date
- January 5, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 27
- Critical points
- 23
- Non-critical points
- 4
- Violations
- 6 (4 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
5 inspections
Jan 5, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 14, 2025
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 7, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 3, 2023
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 30, 2023
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Bites of Xi'an received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in October 2023 with a score of 13.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Bites of Xi'an's latest score: 27
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bites of Xi'an's current NYC health grade?
Bites of Xi'an does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was Bites of Xi'an last inspected?
Bites of Xi'an was last inspected on January 5, 2026.
What was Bites of Xi'an's latest inspection score?
Bites of Xi'an's latest inspection score was 27 points.
How many violations did Bites of Xi'an have in its latest inspection?
Bites of Xi'an had 6 violations in its latest inspection, including 4 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Bites of Xi'an located?
Bites of Xi'an is located at 555 8th Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10018.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50133384
Last updated: July 3, 2026