Shun Lee

37 West 65 Street, Manhattan, NY 10023

Chinese

Last inspected: Oct 15, 2025

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Across the available record, Shun Lee has four inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 15, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to four violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food”, which has been cited three times.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Shun Lee's 47 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 15, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04K

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

06D

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

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

09C

Oct 22, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

02B

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

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.

10D

Dec 2, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

06D

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

10B

Oct 26, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Single 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.

10H

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shun Lee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Shun Lee on file is from Oct 15, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Shun Lee?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Shun Lee.

How does Shun Lee compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Shun Lee most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Shun Lee's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Shun Lee have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Shun Lee means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Shun Lee inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Shun Lee is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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