Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
August 12, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
11 / 2
Hou Yi Hot Pot currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on August 12, 2025 found 3 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 13 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 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.
Non-Critical
- Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Latest Inspection Details
August 12, 2025
- Date
- August 12, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 13
- Critical points
- 11
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 3 (2 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Aug 12, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 23, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 27, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 7, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Hou Yi Hot Pot's most recent graded inspection in August 2025 was a A, after a B in September 2023.
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.
Hou Yi Hot Pot's latest score: 13
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hou Yi Hot Pot's current NYC health grade?
Hou Yi Hot Pot currently has a A grade.
When was Hou Yi Hot Pot last inspected?
Hou Yi Hot Pot was last inspected on August 12, 2025.
What was Hou Yi Hot Pot's latest inspection score?
Hou Yi Hot Pot's latest inspection score was 13 points.
How many violations did Hou Yi Hot Pot have in its latest inspection?
Hou Yi Hot Pot had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Hou Yi Hot Pot located?
Hou Yi Hot Pot is located at 92 Hester 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: 50002780
Last updated: June 26, 2026