Dimsum Garden

338 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10016
Chinese
Last inspected: Jul 31, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Dimsum Garden has been inspected three times since 2023. Dimsum Garden was last inspected on Jul 31, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

“Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Dimsum Garden scores about where you'd expect for a Manhattan restaurant. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 31, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
Aug 23, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
78
Jul 18, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Juice packaged on premises with no or incomplete label, no warning statement
03I
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
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
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dimsum Garden last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dimsum Garden on file is from Jul 31, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dimsum Garden?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dimsum Garden.

How does Dimsum Garden compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Dimsum Garden most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Dimsum Garden's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dimsum Garden have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dimsum Garden 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 Dimsum Garden inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dimsum Garden is inspected roughly once per year on average.