Current Grade
Current grade
C
Latest score
34
Last inspection
January 6, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
31 / 3
Chef Tan currently has a C grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on January 6, 2026 found 8 violations, including 6 critical violations, for a total score of 34 points.
Latest Violations
6 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 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.
- Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 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.
Non-Critical
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 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
January 6, 2026
- Date
- January 6, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- C
- Score
- 34
- Critical points
- 31
- Non-critical points
- 3
- Violations
- 8 (6 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
7 inspections
Jan 6, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 30, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Feb 19, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jul 29, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 21, 2023
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 11, 2023
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Action: Establishment re-opened by DOHMH.
Jan 9, 2023
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.
Grade Trend
Chef Tan has received a C grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: January 2026 and February 2025. Its latest score was 34, lower than its February 2025 score of 58.
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 Tan's latest score: 34
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chef Tan's current NYC health grade?
Chef Tan currently has a C grade.
When was Chef Tan last inspected?
Chef Tan was last inspected on January 6, 2026.
What was Chef Tan's latest inspection score?
Chef Tan's latest inspection score was 34 points.
How many violations did Chef Tan have in its latest inspection?
Chef Tan had 8 violations in its latest inspection, including 6 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Chef Tan located?
Chef Tan is located at 37 Saint Marks Place in Manhattan, NY 10003.
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: 50124605
Last updated: July 3, 2026