Grade AChinese

Dim Sum Sam

28 EAST 23 STREET, Manhattan, 10010

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (8 weeks ago). Details below.

Last inspected Jun 12, 2026 · New York City health department

Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
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.
Critical
Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
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.
Critical

Date	Result	Type	Violations
Jun 12, 2026	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	2 (2 critical)
Apr 30, 2026	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	10 (5 critical)
Jan 30, 2025	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	2 (1 critical)
Nov 1, 2024	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	4 (4 critical)
Jul 5, 2023	Grade A	Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection	2 (1 critical)

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

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