Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
53
Last inspection
September 13, 2019
Critical / non-critical points
47 / 6
Lee Chung Cafe currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on September 13, 2019 found 7 violations, including 5 critical violations, for a total score of 53 points.
Latest Violations
5 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
- Hot food item not held at or above 140º F.
- Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
- Live roaches present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
Non-Critical
- Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
- Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
Latest Inspection Details
September 13, 2019
- Date
- September 13, 2019
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 53
- Critical points
- 47
- Non-critical points
- 6
- Violations
- 7 (5 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
11 inspections
Sep 13, 2019
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.
May 23, 2019
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 29, 2019
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 3, 2019
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 27, 2018
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 22, 2018
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 8, 2018
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 19, 2018
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 29, 2017
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 4, 2017
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 3, 2017
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Lee Chung Cafe has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: May 2019 and January 2019. Its latest score was 13, slightly higher than its January 2019 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.
Lee Chung Cafe's latest score: 53
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lee Chung Cafe's current NYC health grade?
Lee Chung Cafe does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was Lee Chung Cafe last inspected?
Lee Chung Cafe was last inspected on September 13, 2019.
What was Lee Chung Cafe's latest inspection score?
Lee Chung Cafe's latest inspection score was 53 points.
How many violations did Lee Chung Cafe have in its latest inspection?
Lee Chung Cafe had 7 violations in its latest inspection, including 5 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Lee Chung Cafe located?
Lee Chung Cafe is located at 82 Madison 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: 41498672
Last updated: June 26, 2026