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Chinese · Midtown-Times Square

DIM SUM PALACE health grade & inspection history

28 WEST 56 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10019

13 latest violation-point score

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

Jan 15, 2026Inspection date
2Violations recorded
2Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

Inspection details

Latest health code violations

  • 02G
    Critical 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.

  • 06D
    Critical 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.

DateGradeScoreViolationsInspection
Jan 15, 2026A132Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Sep 4, 2025C307Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
May 8, 2025254Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
May 8, 20250Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Dec 30, 2024B274Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Jul 23, 2024356Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Mar 28, 2023A122Cycle 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.

  • 02G
    Recorded 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.

  • 10F
    Recorded 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.

  • 06D
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

  • 02B
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

  • 06C
    Recorded 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.

  • 03A
    Recorded 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.

  • 04M
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

  • 08A
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

Official location

DIM SUM PALACE on the map

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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