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CHEF CHANG EXPRESS
401 WEST 53 STREET Manhattan NY 10019
Health Inspection: violations
Score: 30
Official health department data. Inspected 2026-06-29; refreshed 2026-10-11. May lag the official record. Check the official source
4 findings at the latest imported inspection (2026-06-29), including 4 critical violations. These dated findings do not mean the establishment failed overall or that issues remain unresolved.
Inspection history and recorded findings
2026-06-29: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 30. Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Critical: 02B — Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- Critical: 05D — No 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.
- Critical: 06A — Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
- Critical: 06E — Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Inspection results are separate from diner opinions. Favorable overall ratings do not negate individual findings.
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