What is Great Taste Usa's health inspection score?

Great Taste Usa has a SafeDine safety score of 70 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Great Taste Usa last inspected?

Great Taste Usa was last inspected on February 4, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Great Taste Usa have?

Great Taste Usa has 40 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Great Taste Usa safe to eat at?

Great Taste Usa has a good safety record with a score of 70/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Great Taste Usa serve?

Great Taste Usa serves Chinese cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Great Taste Usa

Name: Great Taste Usa
Address: 33 CATHERINE STREET, Manhattan, 10038
Rating: 70

33 CATHERINE STREET, Manhattan

Last Inspected: 2/4/2026

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Chinese•Manhattan

Ranked #965 of 1000 in ManhattanBetter than 90% of chinese restaurants

Improving

7 inspections

Last: Feb 4, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

5.7

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

11x

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-30

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-9 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-9 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+41 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2025

3 inspections

12 high priority

7 intermediate

Apr

Oct 2025

1 inspections

4 high priority

2 intermediate

Dec 2025

1 inspections

6 high priority

4 intermediate

Dec

Jan 2026

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

Feb 2026

1 inspections

1 intermediate

Feb

Inspection History

7 records on file

2 Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection1 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection1 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection2 Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection1 Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

Feb 26

Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection InspectionLatestEstablishment re-opened by DOHMH.

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

10FNon-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.−5

Base deductions−5 pts

Jan 26

Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection InspectionEstablishment re-closed by DOHMH.

2 High2 Med

4 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

03AFood, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.−10
05HNo approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

10BAnti-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.−5
10FNon-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.−5

Base deductions−30 pts

Dec 25

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection InspectionEstablishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.

6 High4 Med

10 total4 risk factors

0/100inspection score

−80 pts

High Priority (6)

−60 pts

05DNo hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.−10
06CFood, 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.Risk Factor−10
04NFilth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.Risk Factor−10
04HRaw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.Risk Factor−10
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Risk Factor−10
03AFood, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.−10

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

08BGarbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.−5
08CPesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.−5
28-06Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.−5
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5

Base deductions−80 pts

Risk factor bonus (4× +5)−20 pts

Oct 25

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).

4 High2 Med

6 total3 risk factors

35/100inspection score

−50 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Risk Factor−10
05DNo hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.−10
06CFood, 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.Risk Factor−10
04NFilth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

28-06Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.−5
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5

Base deductions−50 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Apr 25

Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection InspectionEstablishment re-opened by DOHMH.

1 High

1 total

90/100inspection score

1 violation recorded. Detailed descriptions not available for this inspection.

Apr 25

Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection InspectionEstablishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.

4 High1 Med

5 total

55/100inspection score

5 violations recorded. Detailed descriptions not available for this inspection.

Apr 25

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection InspectionEstablishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.

7 High6 Med

13 total

0/100inspection score

13 violations recorded. Detailed descriptions not available for this inspection.

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Data source: NYC DOHMH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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