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Awesum Dimsum Time Square

612 8 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10018
Chinese
Last inspected: Aug 14, 2025
58
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Inspectors have visited Awesum Dimsum Time Square four times, with records going back to 2023. On Aug 14, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent visits have flagged additional issues, ticking from four violations up to five.

Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Awesum Dimsum Time Square's 58 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

4
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 14, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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.
06C
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.
10B
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.
10F
58
Jul 2, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
04C
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.
02G
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.
03A
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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.
10F
52
Mar 29, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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.
10B
78
Mar 20, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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.
04N
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.
10B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Awesum Dimsum Time Square last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Awesum Dimsum Time Square on file is from Aug 14, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Awesum Dimsum Time Square?

Across the inspection record, anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Awesum Dimsum Time Square.

How does Awesum Dimsum Time Square compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Awesum Dimsum Time Square most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Awesum Dimsum Time Square's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Awesum Dimsum Time Square have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about four per visit to around five more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Awesum Dimsum Time Square means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Awesum Dimsum Time Square inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Awesum Dimsum Time Square is inspected around two times per year on average.

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