A
Latest inspection: Grade A 3 points · Aug 14, 2026

Chinese · Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square

DAO DIM SUM health grade & inspection history

177 MADISON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10016

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3
NYC violation points↓ Lower is better
A 0–13 B 14–27 C 28+
Peer context Lower than 96% of comparable Manhattan inspections

Score and Grade A from the latest comparable inspection on Aug 14, 2026.

About the restaurant

What to know about DAO DIM SUM

Dao Dim Sum is a Chinese restaurant in Midtown South–Flatiron–Union Square specializing in dim sum and a wider selection of Chinese dishes. Dumplings, soups, seafood, and other shareable plates give the menu range for a casual meal or group dining. This profile also lets you check the restaurant’s NYC health grade, inspection score, health-code violations, and inspection history.

ChineseChinese restaurant

Latest NYC health inspection

Health inspection snapshot

Aug 14, 2026Inspection date
1Violation recorded
0Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

Inspection details

Latest health code violations

  • 10F

    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.

Score trend

DAO DIM SUM inspection history

28 fewer inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events in the current NYC record; the history can change after an agency update.

DateAssigned gradeScoreViolationsInspection
Aug 14, 2026A31Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Dec 2, 2025Not assigned316Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

Repeat patterns

Recurring violation codes

Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.

  • 10F
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    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.

Official location

DAO DIM SUM on the map

Common questions

DAO DIM SUM inspection FAQ

What NYC health grade is listed for DAO DIM SUM?

The latest comparable inspection received Grade A with 3 violation points on Aug 14, 2026.

When was DAO DIM SUM last inspected?

The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Aug 14, 2026.

Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?

Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.

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