Dim Sum Sam

240 West 40 Street, Manhattan, NY 10018

Chinese

Last inspected: Aug 4, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Dim Sum Sam has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 4, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F”, showing up three times.

Dim Sum Sam's latest score of 100 sits above the Manhattan average of 77. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Aug 4, 2025

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

No violations found.

100

Apr 28, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations.

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Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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

Oct 23, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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02G

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

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Aug 23, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

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02G

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dim Sum Sam last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dim Sum Sam on file is from Aug 4, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dim Sum Sam?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Dim Sum Sam.

How does Dim Sum Sam compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Dim Sum Sam most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Dim Sum Sam's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Dim Sum Sam have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dim Sum Sam means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Dim Sum Sam inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dim Sum Sam is inspected around two times per year on average.

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