Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
9
Last inspection
May 28, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
5 / 4
Golden Forest currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 28, 2025 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 9 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Non-Critical
- Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
- Thawing procedure improper.
Latest Inspection Details
May 28, 2025
- Date
- May 28, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 9
- Critical points
- 5
- Non-critical points
- 4
- Violations
- 3 (1 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
May 28, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Feb 6, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 22, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 7, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Golden Forest has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: May 2025 and February 2024. Its latest score was 9, lower than its February 2024 score of 12.
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.
Golden Forest's latest score: 9
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Golden Forest's current NYC health grade?
Golden Forest currently has a A grade.
When was Golden Forest last inspected?
Golden Forest was last inspected on May 28, 2025.
What was Golden Forest's latest inspection score?
Golden Forest's latest inspection score was 9 points.
How many violations did Golden Forest have in its latest inspection?
Golden Forest had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Golden Forest located?
Golden Forest is located at 353 Grand Street in Manhattan, NY 10002.
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: 50091190
Last updated: June 26, 2026