DIMSUM PALACE in Manhattan, NY Failed Its Health Inspection on 01/27/25

Manhattan, NY - DIMSUM PALACE received citations for health code violations during an inspection on 01/27/2025.

Situated at 27 DIVISION STREET, the establishment is part of Lower East Side's active food service sector. The Lower East Side area undergoes regular health inspections as part of the city's comprehensive food safety monitoring program.

The inspection identified 2 distinct violations requiring correction. These findings represent specific conditions observed during the inspection that must be addressed to meet health code requirements.

The first violation related to food temperatures. Inspectors documented: 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 washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.. The FDA Food Code requires cold foods to be held at 41°F or below and hot foods at 135°F or above to prevent bacterial growth in the "danger zone." For more information, see FDA guidelines on temperature control. The CDC reports that temperature abuse is a factor in many foodborne illness outbreaks.

The second violation involved hand hygiene and handwashing facilities. Inspectors documented: Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. Fecal-oral transmission of pathogens occurs when hands are not properly washed after restroom use.

The correction of health violations is monitored through follow-up inspections and documentation requirements. Establishments must demonstrate that they have addressed the root causes of violations, not just the immediate symptoms.

This inspection data is provided by NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. The establishment had violations identified during the 01/27/2025 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the New York City Health Code. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.