Current Grade
Current grade
Z
Latest score
21
Last inspection
October 15, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
17 / 4
Shun Lee currently has a Z grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on October 15, 2025 found 7 violations, including 4 critical violations, for a total score of 21 points.
Latest Violations
4 critical · 3 non-critical
Critical
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 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 may have occurred.
- Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Non-Critical
- Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 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
October 15, 2025
- Date
- October 15, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- Z
- Score
- 21
- Critical points
- 17
- Non-critical points
- 4
- Violations
- 7 (4 critical, 3 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Oct 15, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 22, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 2, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 26, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Shun Lee received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in December 2022 with a score of 9.
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.
Shun Lee's latest score: 21
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shun Lee's current NYC health grade?
Shun Lee currently has a Z grade.
When was Shun Lee last inspected?
Shun Lee was last inspected on October 15, 2025.
What was Shun Lee's latest inspection score?
Shun Lee's latest inspection score was 21 points.
How many violations did Shun Lee have in its latest inspection?
Shun Lee had 7 violations in its latest inspection, including 4 critical violations and 3 non-critical violations.
Where is Shun Lee located?
Shun Lee is located at 37 West 65th Street in Manhattan, NY 10023.
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: 40373937
Last updated: June 26, 2026