SUSHI & BENTO BY MR LIM/ THE SLING BAR in Midtown Times Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Mar 26, 2026
📍 135 WEST 50 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10020 ·
🍽️ Japanese
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🚇 Times Square-42nd Street
Overview
Sushi & Bento by Mr Lim/The Sling Bar in Midtown Times Square holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 11 points on its most recent inspection. Across 4 inspections since 2023, the restaurant has received Grade A on all occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
4
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
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Grade A Inspections
SUSHI & BENTO BY MR LIM/ THE SLING BAR in Midtown Times Square: Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE A
Mar 26, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 11
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Violations:
06E
GRADE A
Jun 20, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 7
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.
Non-food contact surfa...
GRADE A
Jan 30, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 12
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.
Dec 15, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 40
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand ...
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SUSHI & BENTO BY MR LIM/ THE SLING BAR in Midtown Times Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was SUSHI & BENTO BY MR LIM/ THE SLING BAR last inspected?
- SUSHI & BENTO BY MR LIM/ THE SLING BAR was last inspected on March 26, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 11 points.
- What is SUSHI & BENTO BY MR LIM/ THE SLING BAR's current health grade?
- SUSHI & BENTO BY MR LIM/ THE SLING BAR currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has SUSHI & BENTO BY MR LIM/ THE SLING BAR had?
- SUSHI & BENTO BY MR LIM/ THE SLING BAR has 4 health inspections on record from December 2023 through March 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at SUSHI & BENTO BY MR LIM/ THE SLING BAR?
- The worst inspection score recorded at SUSHI & BENTO BY MR LIM/ THE SLING BAR was 40 points on December 15, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has SUSHI & BENTO BY MR LIM/ THE SLING BAR ever received a Grade C?
- No. SUSHI & BENTO BY MR LIM/ THE SLING BAR has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.