Queens, NY — Dimension Poptown, an Asian/Asian fusion restaurant located at 136-98 Roosevelt Avenue in Flushing, received a score of 32 following a Department of Health and Mental Hygiene inspection conducted on September 17, 2025. That score places the establishment in the Grade C range. The inspection data was released by DOHMH on December 30, 2025.

Inspectors recorded 8 critical violations and 18 non-critical violations during the visit.

What Inspectors Found

The most frequently cited critical violation — recorded four times — involved the absence of properly scaled and calibrated thermometers in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas (Code 04J). Under NYC Health Code Article 81 and the FDA Food Code, temperature-measuring devices must be readily accessible to ensure that time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods are cooked, cooled, reheated, and held at required temperatures. Without functioning thermometers, staff cannot verify that potentially hazardous foods are maintained within safe temperature ranges.

Inspectors also cited the presence of filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated flies in the establishment's food and non-food areas (Code 04N), recorded twice. This category includes house flies, blow flies, fruit flies, drain flies, and related species. The FDA Food Code identifies pest activity in food zones as a direct threat to food safety, as flies can transfer pathogens to food contact surfaces and exposed ingredients.

Wiping cloths were found not stored properly between uses — either clean and dry or immersed in a sanitizing solution — in violation of Code 06F, also cited twice. Improper cloth storage can result in cross-contamination between food contact surfaces.

Additional non-critical violations included:

  • Improper thawing procedures (Code 09B), cited three times
  • Conditions conducive to pest harborage (Code 08A), cited twice
  • No contract with a pest management professional and no extermination records on premises (Code 28-06), cited six times
  • Food Protection Certificate not available for inspection (Code 18-11), cited six times
  • Deficient cleaning and sanitizing of tableware and dishwashing equipment (Code 10G)

Food Safety Context

NYC Health Code Article 81 requires food service establishments to maintain conditions that prevent contamination, ensure proper food temperatures, and control pests. The FDA Food Code, which serves as a model reference for local health regulations, classifies pest presence in food areas and inadequate temperature monitoring as priority violations — those most directly linked to foodborne illness risk.

The absence of a pest management contract and the lack of a Food Protection Certificate on premises are administrative requirements designed to ensure ongoing compliance and trained oversight. The Food Protection Certificate must be held by a designated supervisor and made available during inspections.

Inspection History

According to DOHMH records, Dimension Poptown's recent inspection history includes:

  • April 7, 2026: Score 13 (Grade A)

The April 2026 result — recorded after the September 2025 inspection covered in this report — indicates a significant improvement in compliance at the time of that subsequent visit.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City's letter grading system is based on inspection scores assigned during unannounced DOHMH visits:

  • A = Score of 0–13 points (fewest violations)
  • B = Score of 14–27 points
  • C = Score of 28 or more points

Points are assigned based on the number, type, and severity of violations identified. Establishments that receive a score above 13 on an initial inspection are subject to a re-inspection. The grade posted in the restaurant window reflects the most recent graded inspection.

Consumers can review the full inspection record for any New York City restaurant through the DOHMH online database at nyc.gov/health, where violation details, scores, and grade history are publicly available.

More About This Restaurant

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