Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
June 24, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
8 / 5
Lim's Kitchen currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on June 24, 2026 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 13 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Non-Critical
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
June 24, 2026
- Date
- June 24, 2026
- Type
- Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 13
- Critical points
- 8
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 3 (1 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Jun 24, 2026
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 23, 2025
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Action: Establishment re-opened by DOHMH.
Dec 16, 2025
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.
Grade Trend
Lim's Kitchen received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in June 2026 with a score of 13.
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.
Lim's Kitchen's latest score: 13
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lim's Kitchen's current NYC health grade?
Lim's Kitchen currently has a A grade.
When was Lim's Kitchen last inspected?
Lim's Kitchen was last inspected on June 24, 2026.
What was Lim's Kitchen's latest inspection score?
Lim's Kitchen's latest inspection score was 13 points.
How many violations did Lim's Kitchen have in its latest inspection?
Lim's Kitchen had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Lim's Kitchen located?
Lim's Kitchen is located at 242 East 40th Street 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: 50168917
Last updated: July 3, 2026