Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
June 12, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
12 / 0
Dim Sum Sam currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on June 12, 2026 found 2 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 12 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 0 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
June 12, 2026
- Date
- June 12, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 12
- Critical points
- 12
- Non-critical points
- 0
- Violations
- 2 (2 critical, 0 non-critical)
Inspection History
5 inspections
Jun 12, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 30, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 30, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 1, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jul 5, 2023
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Dim Sum Sam has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: June 2026 and January 2025. Its latest score was 12, slightly higher than its January 2025 score of 11.
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.
Dim Sum Sam's latest score: 12
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dim Sum Sam's current NYC health grade?
Dim Sum Sam currently has a A grade.
When was Dim Sum Sam last inspected?
Dim Sum Sam was last inspected on June 12, 2026.
What was Dim Sum Sam's latest inspection score?
Dim Sum Sam's latest inspection score was 12 points.
How many violations did Dim Sum Sam have in its latest inspection?
Dim Sum Sam had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 0 non-critical violations.
Where is Dim Sum Sam located?
Dim Sum Sam is located at 28 East 23rd Street in Manhattan, NY 10010.
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: 50118593
Last updated: July 3, 2026