Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
August 8, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
6 / 7
Mee Sum Cafe currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on August 8, 2025 found 4 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 13 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 3 non-critical
Critical
- 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-Critical
- 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.
- Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
August 8, 2025
- Date
- August 8, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 13
- Critical points
- 6
- Non-critical points
- 7
- Violations
- 4 (1 critical, 3 non-critical)
Inspection History
12 inspections
Aug 8, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 5, 2025
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Action: No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.
✓ No violations found on this inspection
Apr 1, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 13, 2025
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 18, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 1, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 14, 2024
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Action: No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.
✓ No violations found on this inspection
Apr 1, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 13, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 20, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 14, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 30, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Mee Sum Cafe's most recent graded inspection in August 2025 was a A, after a C in December 2024.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Mee Sum Cafe's latest score: 13
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mee Sum Cafe's current NYC health grade?
Mee Sum Cafe currently has a A grade.
When was Mee Sum Cafe last inspected?
Mee Sum Cafe was last inspected on August 8, 2025.
What was Mee Sum Cafe's latest inspection score?
Mee Sum Cafe's latest inspection score was 13 points.
How many violations did Mee Sum Cafe have in its latest inspection?
Mee Sum Cafe had 4 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 3 non-critical violations.
Where is Mee Sum Cafe located?
Mee Sum Cafe is located at 26 Pell Street in Manhattan, NY 10013.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 40365904
Last updated: June 26, 2026