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Chef Huang: health inspection history

635 2 Avenue, New York City, NY 10016

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Address: 635 2 Avenue, New York City, NY 10016
Borough: Manhattan
Cuisine (as listed): Chinese
Most recent grade: Grade A issued Sep 7, 2023 (later inspections in the data have not produced a new grade yet)
Latest inspection: Feb 3, 2026 (Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection)
Records shown: 6 inspections, Aug 8, 2023 to Feb 3, 2026

Across these 6 inspection records, the health department cited 24 violations, of which 13 were flagged critical. The score behind its most recent letter grade was 12 points. Among 355 graded restaurants in ZIP 10016, the median score behind the latest grade is 12 points. In New York City, lower scores are better.

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Inspection history

Feb 3, 2026 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 25Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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.
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.
08CNot critical Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
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.
06DCritical Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

Feb 3, 2026 Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

Score: not recordedViolations were cited in the following area(s).

20-08Not critical Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

Oct 3, 2023 Pre-permit (Operational) / Second Compliance Inspection

Score: 3Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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.

Sep 20, 2023 Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection

Score: 46Violations were cited in the following area(s).

28-06Not critical Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
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.
05DCritical No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
10CNot critical Lighting inadequate; permanent lighting not provided in food preparation areas, ware washing areas, and storage rooms. Shatterproof bulb or shield to prevent broken glass from falling into food or onto surfaces, not installed.
04HCritical Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
06DCritical Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
02BCritical Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

Sep 7, 2023 Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

Score: 12Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).

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.

Aug 8, 2023 Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

Score: 31Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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.
06DCritical Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06ECritical Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
02BCritical Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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.

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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.