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Latest inspection: No letter assigned 23 points · B-range score, not an assigned B

Chinese · Midtown-Times Square

KITCHEN PARADISE health grade & inspection history

48 WEST 48 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10036

NYC violation points↓ Lower is better

A 0–13 B 14–27 C 28+

Peer context Lower than 23% of comparable Manhattan inspections Local context 11 points above the local median

Score from the latest comparable inspection on Aug 12, 2026. It falls in the B range, but that is not an assigned letter grade.

About the restaurant

What to know about KITCHEN PARADISE

KITCHEN PARADISE is a Chinese restaurant in Midtown–Times Square, serving as a convenient choice for Chinese cuisine in one of Manhattan’s busiest districts. Its straightforward identity makes it suitable for a casual meal while visiting the theater area, shopping nearby, or working in Midtown. This profile also lets you check the restaurant’s NYC health grade, inspection score, health-code violations, and inspection history.

Chinese

Latest NYC health inspection

Health inspection snapshot

Aug 12, 2026Inspection date

4Violations recorded

3Critical items

Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

Inspection details

Latest health code violations

04H
Critical violation
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
06C
Critical violation
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.
06D
Critical violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
10B
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.

Score trend

KITCHEN PARADISE inspection history

No prior comparable score. This table shows up to twelve inspection events in the current NYC record; the history can change after an agency update.

Date	Assigned grade	Score	Violations	Inspection
Aug 12, 2026	Not assigned	23	4	Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

Official location

KITCHEN PARADISE on the map

Common questions

KITCHEN PARADISE inspection FAQ

What NYC health grade is listed for KITCHEN PARADISE?

The latest comparable inspection on Aug 12, 2026 has 23 violation points, which falls in the B score range, but no letter grade is recorded for that inspection.

When was KITCHEN PARADISE last inspected?

The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Aug 12, 2026.

Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?

Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.

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