Chen's Express Kitchen Health Inspection Grade
Chinese · 223 East 14th Street, Manhattan, NY 10003
Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
21
Last inspection
July 21, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
14 / 7
Chen's Express Kitchen currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on July 21, 2025 found 5 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 21 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 3 non-critical
Critical
- Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
- 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.
Non-Critical
- Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
- 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
July 21, 2025
- Date
- July 21, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 21
- Critical points
- 14
- Non-critical points
- 7
- Violations
- 5 (2 critical, 3 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Jul 21, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 26, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Feb 12, 2024
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Chen's Express Kitchen received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in March 2024 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.
Chen's Express Kitchen's latest score: 21
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chen's Express Kitchen's current NYC health grade?
Chen's Express Kitchen does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was Chen's Express Kitchen last inspected?
Chen's Express Kitchen was last inspected on July 21, 2025.
What was Chen's Express Kitchen's latest inspection score?
Chen's Express Kitchen's latest inspection score was 21 points.
How many violations did Chen's Express Kitchen have in its latest inspection?
Chen's Express Kitchen had 5 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 3 non-critical violations.
Where is Chen's Express Kitchen located?
Chen's Express Kitchen is located at 223 East 14th Street 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: 50144964
Last updated: July 3, 2026