Current Grade
Current grade
B
Latest score
25
Last inspection
July 13, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
19 / 6
Mee Sum Cafe currently has a B grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on July 13, 2026 found 6 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 25 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 3 non-critical
Critical
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
- 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.
Non-Critical
- Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
- Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Latest Inspection Details
July 13, 2026
- Date
- July 13, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- B
- Score
- 25
- Critical points
- 19
- Non-critical points
- 6
- Violations
- 6 (3 critical, 3 non-critical)
Inspection History
11 inspections
Jul 13, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 30, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 8, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 5, 2025
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Action: No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.
✓ No violations found on this inspection
Apr 1, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 13, 2025
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 18, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 1, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 14, 2024
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Action: No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.
✓ No violations found on this inspection
Apr 1, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 13, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Mee Sum Cafe's most recent graded inspection in July 2026 was a B, after a A in August 2025.
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.
Mee Sum Cafe's latest score: 25
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mee Sum Cafe's current NYC health grade?
Mee Sum Cafe currently has a B grade.
When was Mee Sum Cafe last inspected?
Mee Sum Cafe was last inspected on July 13, 2026.
What was Mee Sum Cafe's latest inspection score?
Mee Sum Cafe's latest inspection score was 25 points.
How many violations did Mee Sum Cafe have in its latest inspection?
Mee Sum Cafe had 6 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 3 non-critical violations.
Where is Mee Sum Cafe located?
Mee Sum Cafe is located at 26 Pell Street in Manhattan, NY 10013.
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: 40365904
Last updated: August 18, 2026