Wa Lung Kitchen
557 GRAND STREET, 10002
Chinese
2122543775
ZScore: 7
Last inspected: April 9, 2026
Score Trajectory
Lower score = better. Dots colored by grade.
Inspection History
April 9, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Establishment re-opened by DOHMH.
ZScore: 7
06CFood, 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.
10FNon-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.
April 7, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.
NScore: 74
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
04KEvidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04MLive roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04OLive animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.
05HNo approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
28-06Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
December 26, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
BScore: 24
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
04OLive animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.
06APersonal 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.
08CPesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
10GDishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
October 22, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 51
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
02GCold 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.
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04MLive roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04OLive animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06FWiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
09CDesign, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
April 19, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
BScore: 21
02GCold 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.
06CFood, 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.
06FWiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
10FNon-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.