Chica & the Don Health Inspection Grade
Latin American · 24 East 21st Street, Manhattan, NY 10010
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
December 30, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
11 / 2
Chica & the Don currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on December 30, 2025 found 3 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 13 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
- Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Non-Critical
- Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
Latest Inspection Details
December 30, 2025
- Date
- December 30, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 13
- Critical points
- 11
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 3 (2 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
Dec 30, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 12, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Chica & the Don has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: December 2025 and June 2024. Its latest score was 13, slightly higher than its June 2024 score of 9.
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.
Chica & the Don's latest score: 13
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chica & the Don's current NYC health grade?
Chica & the Don currently has a A grade.
When was Chica & the Don last inspected?
Chica & the Don was last inspected on December 30, 2025.
What was Chica & the Don's latest inspection score?
Chica & the Don's latest inspection score was 13 points.
How many violations did Chica & the Don have in its latest inspection?
Chica & the Don had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Chica & the Don located?
Chica & the Don is located at 24 East 21st Street in Manhattan, NY 10010.
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: 50126563
Last updated: July 3, 2026