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Chinese · Lower East Side, Manhattan

Van Cafe

243 Grand Street, Manhattan 10002 · 2123341313

A NYC grade
75 Clean Score
11 Inspection score
Jul 17, 2025 Last inspection

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

Most recent inspection

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Inspection history

Jul 17, 2025 · Grade A · Score 11

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

  • 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)
  • 02G — 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. (critical)
  • 10F — 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. (critical)
May 20, 2025 · Grade N/A · Score 24

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)
  • 08A — Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. (critical)
  • 02G — 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. (critical)
  • 04K — Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas. (critical)
  • 06D — Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. (critical)
Mar 16, 2024 · Grade A · Score 6

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

  • 06A — 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. (critical)

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