Chinese · Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square
DIM SUM SAM health grade & inspection history
28 EAST 23 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10010
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Jun 12, 2026). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Jun 12, 2026; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 02HCritical violation
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
- 06CCritical 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.
Score trend
DIM SUM SAM inspection history
33 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2026 | A | 12 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Apr 30, 2026 | — | 45 | 10 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Jan 30, 2025 | A | 11 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Nov 1, 2024 | — | 34 | 4 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Nov 1, 2024 | — | — | 0 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection |
| Jul 5, 2023 | A | 7 | 2 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial 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.
- 06CRecorded in 3 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.
- 02GRecorded in 2 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.
- 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.
- 10FRecorded in 2 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.
Official location
DIM SUM SAM on the map
Common questions
DIM SUM SAM inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for DIM SUM SAM?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Jun 12, 2026. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 12 violation points.
When was DIM SUM SAM last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Jun 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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