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Burp Bowl: health inspection history
246 East 45 Street, New York City, NY 10017
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- Address
- 246 East 45 Street, New York City, NY 10017
- Borough
- Manhattan
- Cuisine (as listed)
- Chinese
- Most recent grade
- Grade B issued May 18, 2026
- Latest inspection
- May 18, 2026 (Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection)
- Records shown
- 9 inspections, Jan 30, 2024 to May 18, 2026
Across these 9 inspection records, the health department cited 27 violations, of which 17 were flagged critical. The score behind its most recent letter grade was 23 points. Among 309 graded restaurants in ZIP 10017, the median score behind the latest grade is 11 points. In New York City, lower scores are better.
Inspection history
May 18, 2026 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 23Grade: Grade BViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 02BCritical Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 10DNot critical Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
- 06CCritical 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.
- 04LCritical Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
May 4, 2026 Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Score: not recordedViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 20-06Not critical Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Oct 14, 2025 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 29Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- 04LCritical Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 06CCritical 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.
- 02BCritical Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 10DNot critical Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
- 08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Jul 18, 2025 Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 2Grade: Grade CEstablishment re-opened by DOHMH.
- 10FNot 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.
Jul 16, 2025 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 34Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.
- 06ACritical 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.
- 04FCritical Food preparation area, food storage area, or other area used by employees or patrons, contaminated by sewage or liquid waste.
Jun 18, 2025 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 57Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- 04LCritical Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 04HCritical Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
- 02GCritical 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.
- 05FCritical Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures
- 10FNot 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.
Mar 25, 2024 Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 13Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 06ACritical 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.
- 02BCritical Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Jan 30, 2024 Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 23Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- 06DCritical Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 04LCritical Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 10ANot critical Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
- 06ECritical Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Jan 30, 2024 Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Score: not recordedViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 20-04Not critical “Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
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Source: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), “DOHMH New York City Restaurant Inspection Results” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 4, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.