Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
63
Last inspection
June 29, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
54 / 9
Shimen Restaurant currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on June 29, 2026 found 9 violations, including 6 critical violations, for a total score of 63 points.
Latest Violations
6 critical · 3 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
- Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
- 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.
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 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.
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-Critical
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
June 29, 2026
- Date
- June 29, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 63
- Critical points
- 54
- Non-critical points
- 9
- Violations
- 9 (6 critical, 3 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Jun 29, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.
Dec 13, 2025
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 10, 2025
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 24, 2025
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Shimen Restaurant 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.
Shimen Restaurant's latest score: 63
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shimen Restaurant's current NYC health grade?
Shimen Restaurant does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was Shimen Restaurant last inspected?
Shimen Restaurant was last inspected on June 29, 2026.
What was Shimen Restaurant's latest inspection score?
Shimen Restaurant's latest inspection score was 63 points.
How many violations did Shimen Restaurant have in its latest inspection?
Shimen Restaurant had 9 violations in its latest inspection, including 6 critical violations and 3 non-critical violations.
Where is Shimen Restaurant located?
Shimen Restaurant is located at 42-79a Main Street in Queens, NY 11355.
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: 50160927
Last updated: July 3, 2026