Chickpea Health Inspection Grade
American · Penn Station, Manhattan, NY 10121
Current Grade
Current grade
B
Latest score
27
Last inspection
October 27, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
17 / 10
Chickpea currently has a B grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on October 27, 2025 found 8 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 27 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 5 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
- 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.
- Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Non-Critical
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Latest Inspection Details
October 27, 2025
- Date
- October 27, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- B
- Score
- 27
- Critical points
- 17
- Non-critical points
- 10
- Violations
- 8 (3 critical, 5 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Oct 27, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 23, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 6, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Feb 3, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Chickpea's most recent graded inspection in October 2025 was a B, after a A in June 2024.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Chickpea's latest score: 27
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chickpea's current NYC health grade?
Chickpea currently has a B grade.
When was Chickpea last inspected?
Chickpea was last inspected on October 27, 2025.
What was Chickpea's latest inspection score?
Chickpea's latest inspection score was 27 points.
How many violations did Chickpea have in its latest inspection?
Chickpea had 8 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 5 non-critical violations.
Where is Chickpea located?
Chickpea is located at Penn Station in Manhattan, NY 10121.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 41570719
Last updated: June 26, 2026