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Thai · Midtown East, Manhattan

Little Thai Kitchen

243 East 53 Street, Manhattan 10022 · 2126445353

A NYC grade
71 Clean Score
13 Inspection score
Sep 17, 2025 Last inspection

Currently on the watch list — recent inspection flagged elevated risk.

Most recent inspection

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Inspection history

Sep 17, 2025 · Grade A · Score 13

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

  • 08A — Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. (critical)
  • 04N — 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. (critical)
  • 09B — Thawing procedure improper. (critical)
Nov 4, 2024 · Grade N/A · Score 27

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

  • 10B — 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. (critical)
  • 02B — Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. (critical)
  • 04N — 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. (critical)
  • 04L — Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. (critical)
  • 08B — Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance. (critical)
  • 08C — Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used. (critical)
Nov 4, 2024 · Grade N/A · Score N/A

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

  • 19-05 — Providing single-use plastic stirrers or single-use plastic splash sticks. (critical)
  • 19-06 — Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station) (critical)
Apr 20, 2024 · Grade N/A · Score 0

Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection

No listed violations.

Jul 20, 2023 · Grade A · Score 10

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

  • 10B — 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. (critical)
  • 10H — Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device. (critical)
  • 10G — Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient. (critical)
Jul 20, 2023 · Grade N/A · Score N/A

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

  • 20-01 — Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers. (critical)
  • 20-04 — “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. (critical)

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