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NYC DOHMH · CAMIS 40365904 · Coffee/Tea

MEE SUM CAFE

26 PELL STREET Manhattan 100132123495260
A Manhattan tea counter with a rocky inspection history, including two C grades and repeated temperature-holding citations.
Why this score
  • Most recent inspection: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
  • 32 critical violations on file, weighted by how recent
  • 9 violations cited more than once
How scoring works →

Each entry below is one inspection visit. Violations marked critical are public health risks; everything else is a general code citation.

  1. Jul 13, 2026
    25
    Z
    Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
    Violations were cited in the following area(s).
    • 04H
      critical
      Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
    • 10B
      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.
    • 09C
      Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
    • 08A
      Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
    • 06C
      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.
    • 04L
      critical
      Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
    3 critical citations this visit
  2. Jun 30, 2026
    23
    Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
    Violations were cited in the following area(s).
    • 06C
      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.
    • 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.
    • 02B
      critical
      Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
    • 02G
      critical
      Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
    3 critical citations this visit
  3. Aug 8, 2025
    13
    A
    Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
    Violations were cited in the following area(s).
    • 06C
      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.
    • 09C
      Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
    • 10B
      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.
    • 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.
    1 critical citation this visit
  4. May 5, 2025
    Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
    No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.
    No violations cited.
  5. Apr 1, 2025
    57
    Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
    Violations were cited in the following area(s).
    • 02B
      critical
      Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
    • 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.
    • 02G
      critical
      Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
    • 04L
      critical
      Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
    • 04M
      critical
      Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
    • 08A
      Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
    • 06C
      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.
    • 06D
      critical
      Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
    • 10B
      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.
    • 05D
      critical
      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.
    • 08C
      Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
    7 critical citations this visit
  6. Jan 13, 2025
    Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
    Violations were cited in the following area(s).
    • 20-06
      Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
  7. Dec 18, 2024
    51
    C
    Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
    Violations were cited in the following area(s).
    • 06C
      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.
    • 08C
      Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
    • 04M
      critical
      Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
    • 04A
      critical
      Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
    • 06D
      critical
      Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
    • 04H
      critical
      Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
    • 10B
      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.
    • 02G
      critical
      Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
    • 04N
      critical
      Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
    • 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.
    • 08A
      Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
    7 critical citations this visit
  8. Oct 1, 2024
    32
    Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
    Violations were cited in the following area(s).
    • 04N
      critical
      Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
    • 08A
      Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
    • 02G
      critical
      Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
    • 06F
      critical
      Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
    • 02B
      critical
      Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
    4 critical citations this visit
  9. Aug 14, 2024
    Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
    No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.
    No violations cited.
  10. Apr 1, 2024
    32
    C
    Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
    Violations were cited in the following area(s).
    • 09E
      Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
    • 04A
      critical
      Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
    • 02G
      critical
      Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
    • 10H
      Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
    • 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.
    • 02B
      critical
      Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
    3 critical citations this visit
  11. Dec 13, 2023
    39
    Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
    Violations were cited in the following area(s).
    • 02G
      critical
      Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
    • 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.
    • 06C
      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.
    • 09C
      Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
    • 04A
      critical
      Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
    • 08A
      Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
    • 04L
      critical
      Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
    4 critical citations this visit
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Grade key · NYC DOHMH
  • A
    Top marks
    score 0–13
  • B
    Some violations
    score 14–27
  • C
    Multiple violations
    score 28+
  • Z
    Pending re-inspection
    borderline
  • N
    Not yet graded
    first inspection
  • No grade posted
    awaiting card
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