Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
45
Last inspection
May 29, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
36 / 9
Cha Kee currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 29, 2026 found 9 violations, including 5 critical violations, for a total score of 45 points.
Latest Violations
5 critical · 4 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
- 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 or less within 4 additional hours.
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
- 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
- Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
- Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled DO NOT USE
- Thawing procedure improper.
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
May 29, 2026
- Date
- May 29, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 45
- Critical points
- 36
- Non-critical points
- 9
- Violations
- 9 (5 critical, 4 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
May 29, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 25, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 3, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 21, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Cha Kee has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: April 2025 and September 2023. Its latest score was 13, slightly higher than its September 2023 score of 12.
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.
Cha Kee's latest score: 45
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cha Kee's current NYC health grade?
Cha Kee does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was Cha Kee last inspected?
Cha Kee was last inspected on May 29, 2026.
What was Cha Kee's latest inspection score?
Cha Kee's latest inspection score was 45 points.
How many violations did Cha Kee have in its latest inspection?
Cha Kee had 9 violations in its latest inspection, including 5 critical violations and 4 non-critical violations.
Where is Cha Kee located?
Cha Kee is located at 43 Mott Street in Manhattan, NY 10013.
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: 50112851
Last updated: July 3, 2026