What is May Wah Fast Food's health inspection score?

May Wah Fast Food has a SafeDine safety score of 84 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was May Wah Fast Food last inspected?

May Wah Fast Food was last inspected on March 5, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does May Wah Fast Food have?

May Wah Fast Food has 16 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is May Wah Fast Food safe to eat at?

May Wah Fast Food has a good safety record with a score of 84/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does May Wah Fast Food serve?

May Wah Fast Food serves Chinese cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

May Wah Fast Food

Name: May Wah Fast Food
Address: 190 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, 10013
Rating: 84

190 HESTER STREET, Manhattan

Last Inspected: 3/5/2026

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Chinese•Manhattan

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

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Mar 5, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-28

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+43 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 72/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (84/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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

Aug 2025

1 inspections

4 high priority

2 intermediate

Aug

Oct 2025

1 inspections

4 high priority

2 intermediate

Nov 2025

1 inspections

3 high priority

1 intermediate

Nov

Mar 2026

1 inspections

Inspection History

4 records on file

1 Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection1 Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection1 Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection1 Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

Mar 26

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection InspectionLatestCleanNo violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 25

Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).

3 High1 Med

4 total3 risk factors

50/100inspection score

−35 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

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
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5

Base deductions−35 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Oct 25

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).

4 High2 Med

6 total4 risk factors

30/100inspection 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
02ATime/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) food not cooked to required minimum internal temperature. • Poultry, poultry parts, ground and comminuted poultry, all stuffing containing poultry, meats, fish or ratites to or above 165 °F for 15 seconds with no interruption of the cooking process • Ground meat, and food containing ground and comminuted meat, to or above 158 °F for 15 seconds with no interruption of the cooking process, except per individual customer request • Pork, any food contaiRisk 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
02GCold 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.Risk Factor−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
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5

Base deductions−50 pts

Risk factor bonus (4× +5)−20 pts

Aug 25

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).

4 High2 Med

6 total4 risk factors

30/100inspection score

−50 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

02ATime/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) food not cooked to required minimum internal temperature. • Poultry, poultry parts, ground and comminuted poultry, all stuffing containing poultry, meats, fish or ratites to or above 165 °F for 15 seconds with no interruption of the cooking process • Ground meat, and food containing ground and comminuted meat, to or above 158 °F for 15 seconds with no interruption of the cooking process, except per individual customer request • Pork, any food contaiRisk Factor−10
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Risk Factor−10
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Risk Factor−10
02GCold 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.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 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
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5

Base deductions−50 pts

Risk factor bonus (4× +5)−20 pts

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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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