Current Grade
Current grade
N
Latest score
31
Last inspection
December 2, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
27 / 4
Dao Dim Sum currently has a N grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on December 2, 2025 found 6 violations, including 4 critical violations, for a total score of 31 points.
Latest Violations
4 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
- 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.
Non-Critical
- 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.
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Latest Inspection Details
December 2, 2025
- Date
- December 2, 2025
- Type
- Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N
- Score
- 31
- Critical points
- 27
- Non-critical points
- 4
- Violations
- 6 (4 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
1 inspection
Dec 2, 2025
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Dao Dim Sum does not yet have enough graded cycle inspections in NYC Open Data to show a grade trend.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Dao Dim Sum's latest score: 31
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dao Dim Sum's current NYC health grade?
Dao Dim Sum currently has a N grade.
When was Dao Dim Sum last inspected?
Dao Dim Sum was last inspected on December 2, 2025.
What was Dao Dim Sum's latest inspection score?
Dao Dim Sum's latest inspection score was 31 points.
How many violations did Dao Dim Sum have in its latest inspection?
Dao Dim Sum had 6 violations in its latest inspection, including 4 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Dao Dim Sum located?
Dao Dim Sum is located at 177 Madison Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10016.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50167468
Last updated: July 3, 2026