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The Mandarin

113 Madison Street, Manhattan, NY 10002

Coffee/Tea Chinatown (917) 580-0951

Grade A · as of Jul 8, 2026

The Mandarin was last inspected on July 8, 2026 and scored 8 points (A range). Inspectors found 2 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

July 8, 2026 · Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection

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Score: 8 points (A range)

1 critical1 general

CriticalHygiene & sanitation

Food or supplies weren’t protected from contamination during storage, prep, or service.

Official wording (code 06C)
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.
GeneralFacility upkeep

Non-food surfaces or equipment were dirty, damaged, or made of unsuitable material.

Official wording (code 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.

Inspection scores over time. Lower is better: 0–13 is an A, 14–27 a B, 28 or more a C.

Inspection history

2 inspections on record

Apr 22, 2025 18 18 points (B range)

Pre-permit (Operational) · Initial Inspection

Scored in the B range on an initial inspection, so no grade is given yet. A re-inspection follows.
2 critical2 general Show violations
- CriticalHygiene & sanitation
  
  Surfaces that touch food weren’t properly washed and sanitized.
  
  Official wording (code 06D)
  Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- CriticalHygiene & sanitation
  
  Wiping cloths were dirty or not kept in sanitizing solution.
  
  Official wording (code 06F)
  Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Single-use items (cups, utensils, containers) were missing, reused, or left unprotected.
  
  Official wording (code 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.
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Plumbing was missing protection against backflow, or floors didn’t drain properly.
  
  Official wording (code 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.

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How NYC grades restaurants

Inspectors add points for each violation. Lower is better.
0–13 points earns an A. 14–27 is a B. 28 or more is a C.
A restaurant that scores 14 or more on its first inspection gets no grade yet. It is re-inspected about a month later and can display “Grade Pending” in the meantime.

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Severity levels

Critical Can directly make someone sick: food temperatures, contamination, pests, hand-washing.
General Cleanliness, maintenance and facility problems.
Paperwork Missing signs, permits or paperwork.

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Source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 4 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.