Chef Chang Express Health Inspection Grade
Chinese · 401 West 53rd Street, Manhattan, NY 10019
Current Grade
Current grade
N
Latest score
30
Last inspection
June 29, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
30 / 0
Chef Chang Express currently has a N grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on June 29, 2026 found 4 violations, including 4 critical violations, for a total score of 30 points.
Latest Violations
4 critical · 0 non-critical
Critical
- Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
- Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Latest Inspection Details
June 29, 2026
- Date
- June 29, 2026
- Type
- Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N
- Score
- 30
- Critical points
- 30
- Non-critical points
- 0
- Violations
- 4 (4 critical, 0 non-critical)
Inspection History
1 inspection
Jun 29, 2026
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Chef Chang Express does not yet have enough graded cycle inspections in NYC Open Data to show a grade trend.
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.
Chef Chang Express's latest score: 30
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chef Chang Express's current NYC health grade?
Chef Chang Express currently has a N grade.
When was Chef Chang Express last inspected?
Chef Chang Express was last inspected on June 29, 2026.
What was Chef Chang Express's latest inspection score?
Chef Chang Express's latest inspection score was 30 points.
How many violations did Chef Chang Express have in its latest inspection?
Chef Chang Express had 4 violations in its latest inspection, including 4 critical violations and 0 non-critical violations.
Where is Chef Chang Express located?
Chef Chang Express is located at 401 West 53rd Street in Manhattan, NY 10019.
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: 50182061
Last updated: July 3, 2026