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Yue Dian Xuan seeks NYC food permit at 42 West 38 Street

Yue Dian Xuan seeks NYC food permit at 42 West 38 Street

Rule Changes New York, NY local

Grade A license now on record at 42 West 38 Street; restaurant listed as operating

October 8th, 2026: Grade A license on record for Yue Dian Xuan

Overview

Updated Oct 11

Yue Dian Xuan now holds a food service license at 42 West 38 Street in Manhattan. A city inspection record posted about October 8 lists License #50182349 with a Grade A, two days after the October 6 pre-permit inspection.

The restaurant is listed as open and takes delivery orders through Seamless. The address formerly housed Kung Fu Tea, last inspected in December 2025.

Why it matters

The issued license lets Yue Dian Xuan operate at 42 West 38 Street; future city inspections will show how it rates.

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Key Indicators

50182349
Licence on record for Yue Dian Xuan
NYC food service licence listed with a Grade A at 42 West 38 Street, posted about October 8.
A
Grade on newest inspection record
The newest record shows a Grade A, two days after the October 6 pre-permit inspection.
22
Days after applying a food business may operate before permit decision
NYC rule lets food businesses operate from day 22 after application, permit or not.

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Organizations Involved

YD
Yue Dian Xuan
Food business
Operating at 42 West 38 Street with License #50182349 and a Grade A

Chinese restaurant at 42 West 38 Street in Manhattan, now listed with a Grade A license and taking delivery orders.
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
City Health Agency
Regulator reviewing Yue Dian Xuan's food permit application

City agency that issues food service permits and conducts inspections in New York City.
Kung Fu Tea
Kung Fu Tea
Bubble tea chain
Formerly at 42 West 38 Street; Yue Dian Xuan now holds the license there

Bubble tea chain that had a location at 42 West 38 Street in Manhattan.

Timeline

December 2025 October 2026

4 events Latest: October 8th, 2026 · 1 month ago
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  1. Grade A license on record for Yue Dian Xuan

    Latest Inspection

    A city inspection record lists Yue Dian Xuan with License #50182349 and a Grade A at 42 West 38 Street, about two days after the pre-permit inspection.

  2. Yue Dian Xuan listed as operating and taking delivery orders

    Business

    The restaurant appears as open in business listings and takes delivery orders through Seamless at 42 West 38 Street.

  3. Yue Dian Xuan pre-permit inspection filed

    Inspection

    NYC Department of Health conducted a pre-permit inspection for Yue Dian Xuan at 42 West 38 Street.

  4. Kung Fu Tea inspected at 42 West 38 Street

    Inspection

    City inspection records show Kung Fu Tea at this address, last inspected on this date.

Scenarios

1

Yue Dian Xuan receives food service permit

Likely Resolves by Apr 6, 2027

Discussed by: NYC DOHMH inspection records

Yue Dian Xuan passes the pre-permit inspection and the city issues a food service permit for 42 West 38 Street. The permit would appear in the city's public inspection records.

2

Yue Dian Xuan fails inspection, must correct violations

Possible Resolves by Apr 6, 2027

Discussed by: NYC DOHMH inspection records

The pre-permit inspection finds violations that must be corrected before a permit is issued. Yue Dian Xuan would need a follow-up inspection to show compliance.

3

Yue Dian Xuan permit application stalls or is withdrawn

Unlikely Resolves by Apr 6, 2027

Discussed by: NYC DOHMH inspection records

The permit application does not progress, and no permit or follow-up inspection appears in city records within the timeframe. The business may have withdrawn its application or paused its plans.

Historical Context

2 moments from history that rhyme with this story — and how they unfolded.

2010s

Bubble tea's rise in the US (2010s)

Bubble tea grew from a niche drink to a mainstream beverage in the US during the 2010s. Chains like Kung Fu Tea opened locations in major cities, making the drink widely available.

Then

Bubble tea shops became common in urban areas, including Manhattan.

Now

The drink's popularity created a competitive market with multiple chains and independents.

Why this matters now

The 42 West 38 Street address currently houses a Kung Fu Tea, part of this broader trend.

Ongoing

Restaurant space turnover in Manhattan

Restaurant spaces in Manhattan frequently change hands, with new tenants taking over locations from previous businesses. This turnover is a constant feature of the city's dining scene.

Then

A location might house a chain one year and an independent restaurant the next.

Now

The constant turnover creates opportunities for new food businesses to enter established neighborhoods.

Why this matters now

Yue Dian Xuan's permit application at a location currently housing Kung Fu Tea fits this pattern.

Sources

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NYC Open Data RatRadar Seamless Exa Roadtrippers