Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
January 2, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
6 / 7
Wa Jeal currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on January 2, 2025 found 4 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 13 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 3 non-critical
Critical
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Non-Critical
- Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 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
January 2, 2025
- Date
- January 2, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 13
- Critical points
- 6
- Non-critical points
- 7
- Violations
- 4 (1 critical, 3 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Jan 2, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 11, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 30, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 5, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Wa Jeal has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: January 2025 and April 2023. Its latest score remained 13 in both inspections.
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.
Wa Jeal's latest score: 13
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wa Jeal's current NYC health grade?
Wa Jeal currently has a A grade.
When was Wa Jeal last inspected?
Wa Jeal was last inspected on January 2, 2025.
What was Wa Jeal's latest inspection score?
Wa Jeal's latest inspection score was 13 points.
How many violations did Wa Jeal have in its latest inspection?
Wa Jeal had 4 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 3 non-critical violations.
Where is Wa Jeal located?
Wa Jeal is located at 1588 2nd Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10028.
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: 41433265
Last updated: June 26, 2026