Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
23
Last inspection
June 30, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
21 / 2
Mee Sum Cafe currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on June 30, 2026 found 4 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 23 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 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.
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
June 30, 2026
- Date
- June 30, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 23
- Critical points
- 21
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 4 (3 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
10 inspections
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 August 2025 was a A, after a C in December 2024.
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: 23
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 does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was Mee Sum Cafe last inspected?
Mee Sum Cafe was last inspected on June 30, 2026.
What was Mee Sum Cafe's latest inspection score?
Mee Sum Cafe's latest inspection score was 23 points.
How many violations did Mee Sum Cafe have in its latest inspection?
Mee Sum Cafe had 4 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
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: July 3, 2026