South of the Clouds Health Inspection Grade
Chinese · 16 West 8th Street, Manhattan, NY 10011
Current Grade
Current grade
N
Latest score
35
Last inspection
June 3, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
30 / 5
South of the Clouds currently has a N grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on June 3, 2026 found 6 violations, including 4 critical violations, for a total score of 35 points.
Latest Violations
4 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
- 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.
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
Non-Critical
- Thawing procedure improper.
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
June 3, 2026
- Date
- June 3, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N
- Score
- 35
- Critical points
- 30
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 6 (4 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
1 inspection
Jun 3, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
South of the Clouds does not yet have enough graded cycle inspections in NYC Open Data to show a grade trend.
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.
South of the Clouds's latest score: 35
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is South of the Clouds's current NYC health grade?
South of the Clouds currently has a N grade.
When was South of the Clouds last inspected?
South of the Clouds was last inspected on June 3, 2026.
What was South of the Clouds's latest inspection score?
South of the Clouds's latest inspection score was 35 points.
How many violations did South of the Clouds have in its latest inspection?
South of the Clouds had 6 violations in its latest inspection, including 4 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is South of the Clouds located?
South of the Clouds is located at 16 West 8th Street in Manhattan, NY 10011.
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: 50073031
Last updated: June 26, 2026