DIM SUM PALACE in Midtown Times Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jan 15, 2026
📍 28 WEST 56 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10019 ·
🍽️ Chinese
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🚇 Columbus Circle-59th Street, Lexington Ave-59th Street
Overview
Dim Sum Palace in Midtown Times Square holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 13 points. Across 7 inspections between 2023 and 2026, the restaurant has received Grade A on 2 occasions and Grade B once, with no emergency closures on record.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
DIM SUM PALACE in Midtown Times Square: Full Inspection History (7 records)
GRADE A
Jan 15, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
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.
Violations:
02G
GRADE Z
Sep 4, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 36
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.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Design, constructi...
May 8, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 25
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
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 foo...
May 8, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
GRADE B
Dec 30, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 27
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.
Food, suppl...
Jul 23, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 35
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.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or no...
GRADE A
Mar 28, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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DIM SUM PALACE in Midtown Times Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was DIM SUM PALACE last inspected?
- DIM SUM PALACE was last inspected on January 15, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is DIM SUM PALACE's current health grade?
- DIM SUM PALACE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has DIM SUM PALACE had?
- DIM SUM PALACE has 7 health inspections on record from March 2023 through January 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at DIM SUM PALACE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at DIM SUM PALACE was 36 points on September 4, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has DIM SUM PALACE ever received a Grade C?
- No. DIM SUM PALACE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.