Dim Sum Sam
28 EAST 23 STREET, 10010
Chinese
6467246128
AScore: 12
Last inspected: June 12, 2026
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Inspection History
June 12, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 12
02HAfter 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.
06CFood, 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.
April 30, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 45
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
02GCold 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.
06BTobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
06CFood, 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.
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
09ASwollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled DO NOT USE
09BThawing procedure improper.
09CDesign, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
10FNon-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.
10HSingle service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
January 30, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 11
02GCold 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.
10FNon-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.
November 1, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 34
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
05BHarmful noxious gas or vapor detected. Carbon Monoxide (CO) level exceeds nine (9) ppm
05CFood contact surface, refillable, reusable containers, or equipment improperly constructed, placed or maintained. Unacceptable material used. Culinary sink or other acceptable method not provided for washing food.
06CFood, 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.
November 1, 2024
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.
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04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
05BHarmful noxious gas or vapor detected. Carbon Monoxide (CO) level exceeds nine (9) ppm
05CFood contact surface, refillable, reusable containers, or equipment improperly constructed, placed or maintained. Unacceptable material used. Culinary sink or other acceptable method not provided for washing food.
06CFood, 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.
July 5, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 7
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
10BAnti-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.