Chinese · Midtown-Times Square
DIM SUM PALACE health grade & inspection history
28 WEST 56 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10019
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Jan 15, 2026). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Jan 15, 2026; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 02GCritical violation
Cold 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.
- 06DCritical violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Score trend
DIM SUM PALACE inspection history
17 fewer inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15, 2026 | A | 13 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Sep 4, 2025 | C | 30 | 7 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| May 8, 2025 | — | 25 | 4 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| May 8, 2025 | — | — | 0 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection |
| Dec 30, 2024 | B | 27 | 4 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Jul 23, 2024 | — | 35 | 6 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Mar 28, 2023 | A | 12 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
Repeat patterns
Recurring violation codes
Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.
- 02GRecorded in 4 inspections
Cold 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.
- 10FRecorded in 3 inspections
Non-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.
- 06DRecorded in 2 inspections
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 02BRecorded in 2 inspections
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 06CRecorded in 2 inspections
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.
- 03ARecorded in 2 inspections
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.
- 04MRecorded in 2 inspections
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
- 08ARecorded in 2 inspections
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Official location
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Common questions
DIM SUM PALACE inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for DIM SUM PALACE?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Jan 15, 2026. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 13 violation points.
When was DIM SUM PALACE last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Jan 15, 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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