MEE SUM CAFE in Chinatown Two Bridges
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Aug 8, 2025
📍 26 PELL STREET, Manhattan, NY 10013 ·
🍽️ Coffee/Tea
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🚇 Canal Street
Overview
Mee Sum Cafe in Chinatown holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 13 points on its most recent inspection. Across 13 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received 4 Grade C results and 1 Grade A, with no emergency closures on record.
13
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
MEE SUM CAFE in Chinatown Two Bridges: Full Inspection History (13 records)
GRADE A
Aug 8, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
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.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contac...
May 5, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Apr 1, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 57
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
No hand washing facility in or adj...
Jan 13, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
GRADE C
Dec 18, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 51
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination...
Oct 1, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 32
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held ab...
Aug 14, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
GRADE C
Apr 1, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 32
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.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Food Protection...
Dec 13, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 39
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.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination du...
GRADE C
Jun 20, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 54
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protect...
Apr 14, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 36
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.
TCS food removed from cold holding or prepared from or combined with ingredients at ...
GRADE C
Sep 30, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 59
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Lighting fixture located over, by or within food storage, preparation, service or display facility, and facility where utensils and equipment are cleaned and stored, which may shatter due to extreme heat, temperature changes or accidental contact; not ...
Sep 30, 2022
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Lighting fixture located over, by or within food storage, preparation, service or display facility, and facility where utensils and equipment are cleaned and stored, which may shatter due to extreme heat, temperature changes or accidental contact; not fitted with shatterproof bulb or shielded and en...
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MEE SUM CAFE in Chinatown Two Bridges: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was MEE SUM CAFE last inspected?
- MEE SUM CAFE was last inspected on August 8, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is MEE SUM CAFE's current health grade?
- MEE SUM CAFE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has MEE SUM CAFE had?
- MEE SUM CAFE has 13 health inspections on record from September 2022 through August 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade C on 4 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at MEE SUM CAFE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at MEE SUM CAFE was 59 points on September 30, 2022. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has MEE SUM CAFE ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. MEE SUM CAFE has received a Grade C on 4 inspections. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.