Current Grade
Current grade
Z
Latest score
7
Last inspection
April 9, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
5 / 2
Wa Lung Kitchen currently has a Z grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on April 9, 2026 found 2 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 7 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- 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
- Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Latest Inspection Details
April 9, 2026
- Date
- April 9, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
- Action
- Establishment re-opened by DOHMH.
- Grade
- Z
- Score
- 7
- Critical points
- 5
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 2 (1 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
5 inspections
Apr 9, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Action: Establishment re-opened by DOHMH.
Apr 7, 2026
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.
Dec 26, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 22, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 19, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Wa Lung Kitchen has received a B grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: December 2024 and April 2023. Its latest score was 24, slightly higher than its April 2023 score of 21.
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 Lung Kitchen's latest score: 7
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wa Lung Kitchen's current NYC health grade?
Wa Lung Kitchen currently has a Z grade.
When was Wa Lung Kitchen last inspected?
Wa Lung Kitchen was last inspected on April 9, 2026.
What was Wa Lung Kitchen's latest inspection score?
Wa Lung Kitchen's latest inspection score was 7 points.
How many violations did Wa Lung Kitchen have in its latest inspection?
Wa Lung Kitchen had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Wa Lung Kitchen located?
Wa Lung Kitchen is located at 557 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: 41145911
Last updated: June 26, 2026