Great Taste USA Health Inspection Grade
Chinese · 33 Catherine Street, Manhattan, NY 10038
Current Grade
Current grade
Z
Latest score
54
Last inspection
June 12, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
47 / 7
Great Taste USA currently has a Z grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on June 12, 2026 found 10 violations, including 7 critical violations, for a total score of 54 points.
Latest Violations
7 critical · 3 non-critical
Critical
- Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
- Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 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.
- 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.
- Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Latest Inspection Details
June 12, 2026
- Date
- June 12, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- Z
- Score
- 54
- Critical points
- 47
- Non-critical points
- 7
- Violations
- 10 (7 critical, 3 non-critical)
Inspection History
9 inspections
Jun 12, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 30, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Feb 4, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Action: Establishment re-opened by DOHMH.
Jan 30, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Action: Establishment re-closed by DOHMH.
Dec 29, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.
Oct 31, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 15, 2025
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Action: Establishment re-opened by DOHMH.
Apr 11, 2025
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Action: Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.
Apr 8, 2025
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
Great Taste USA received a C grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in February 2026 with a score of 2.
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.
Great Taste USA's latest score: 54
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Great Taste USA's current NYC health grade?
Great Taste USA currently has a Z grade.
When was Great Taste USA last inspected?
Great Taste USA was last inspected on June 12, 2026.
What was Great Taste USA's latest inspection score?
Great Taste USA's latest inspection score was 54 points.
How many violations did Great Taste USA have in its latest inspection?
Great Taste USA had 10 violations in its latest inspection, including 7 critical violations and 3 non-critical violations.
Where is Great Taste USA located?
Great Taste USA is located at 33 Catherine Street in Manhattan, NY 10038.
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: 50156592
Last updated: July 3, 2026