Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
20
Last inspection
February 5, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
20 / 0
Chow House currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on February 5, 2026 found 3 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 20 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 0 non-critical
Critical
- Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.
- Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Latest Inspection Details
February 5, 2026
- Date
- February 5, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 20
- Critical points
- 20
- Non-critical points
- 0
- Violations
- 3 (3 critical, 0 non-critical)
Inspection History
7 inspections
Feb 5, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 3, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Action: Establishment re-opened by DOHMH.
Oct 30, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection
Action: Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.
Sep 12, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jul 8, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 11, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 2, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Chow House received a B grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in March 2024 with a score of 22.
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.
Chow House's latest score: 20
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chow House's current NYC health grade?
Chow House does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was Chow House last inspected?
Chow House was last inspected on February 5, 2026.
What was Chow House's latest inspection score?
Chow House's latest inspection score was 20 points.
How many violations did Chow House have in its latest inspection?
Chow House had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 0 non-critical violations.
Where is Chow House located?
Chow House is located at 181 Bleecker Street in Manhattan, NY 10012.
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: 50057386
Last updated: June 26, 2026