What is ME Chicken Rice's health inspection score?

ME Chicken Rice has a SafeDine safety score of 62 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was ME Chicken Rice last inspected?

ME Chicken Rice was last inspected on October 23, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does ME Chicken Rice have?

ME Chicken Rice has 10 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is ME Chicken Rice safe to eat at?

ME Chicken Rice has a safety score of 62/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does ME Chicken Rice serve?

ME Chicken Rice serves Thai cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

ME Chicken Rice

Name: ME Chicken Rice
Address: 120 WEST 3 STREET, Manhattan, 10012
Rating: 62

120 WEST 3 STREET, Manhattan

Last Inspected: 10/23/2025

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Thai•Manhattan

Ranked #996 of 1000 in ManhattanBetter than 75% of thai restaurants

Improving

2 inspections

Last: Oct 23, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

6 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

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-58

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 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

+40 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

Real-time Score: 42/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (62/100) 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.

Location

120 WEST 3 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10012

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Inspection History

2 records on file

1 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection1 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Oct 25

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection InspectionLatestViolations were cited in the following area(s).

2 High1 Med

3 total2 risk factors

65/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

04MLive roaches in facility's food or non-food area.Risk Factor−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

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

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

Base deductions−25 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Jun 25

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

4 High3 Med

7 total4 risk factors

25/100inspection score

−55 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

04MLive roaches in facility's food or non-food area.Risk Factor−10
06APersonal 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.Risk Factor−10
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Risk Factor−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

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−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
10HSingle service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.−5

Base deductions−55 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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