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
Each entry below is one inspection visit. Violations marked critical are public health risks; everything else is a general code citation.
- Jul 13, 202625ZCycle Inspection / Re-inspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 04HcriticalRaw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
- 10BAnti-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.
- 09CDesign, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
- 08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 06CcriticalFood, 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.
- 04LcriticalEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
3 critical citations this visit - Jun 30, 202623Cycle Inspection / Initial InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 06CcriticalFood, 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.
- 10FNon-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.
- 02BcriticalHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 02GcriticalCold 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 - Aug 8, 202513ACycle Inspection / Re-inspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 06CcriticalFood, 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.
- 09CDesign, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
- 10BAnti-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.
- 10FNon-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 - May 5, 2025Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial InspectionNo violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.No violations cited.
- Apr 1, 202557Cycle Inspection / Initial InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 02BcriticalHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 10FNon-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.
- 02GcriticalCold 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.
- 04LcriticalEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 04McriticalLive roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
- 08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 06CcriticalFood, 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.
- 06DcriticalFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 10BAnti-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.
- 05DcriticalNo 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.
- 08CPesticide 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 - Jan 13, 2025Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 20-06Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
- Dec 18, 202451CCycle Inspection / Re-inspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 06CcriticalFood, 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.
- 08CPesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
- 04McriticalLive roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
- 04AcriticalFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
- 06DcriticalFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 04HcriticalRaw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
- 10BAnti-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.
- 02GcriticalCold 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.
- 04NcriticalFilth 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.
- 10FNon-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.
- 08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
7 critical citations this visit - Oct 1, 202432Cycle Inspection / Initial InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 04NcriticalFilth 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.
- 08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 02GcriticalCold 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.
- 06FcriticalWiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
- 02BcriticalHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
4 critical citations this visit - Aug 14, 2024Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial InspectionNo violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.No violations cited.
- Apr 1, 202432CCycle Inspection / Re-inspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 09EWash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
- 04AcriticalFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
- 02GcriticalCold 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.
- 10HSingle 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.
- 10FNon-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.
- 02BcriticalHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
3 critical citations this visit - Dec 13, 202339Cycle Inspection / Initial InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 02GcriticalCold 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.
- 10FNon-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.
- 06CcriticalFood, 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.
- 09CDesign, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
- 04AcriticalFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
- 08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 04LcriticalEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
4 critical citations this visit
Location40.7149, -73.9982
Grade key · NYC DOHMH
- ATop marksscore 0–13
- BSome violationsscore 14–27
- CMultiple violationsscore 28+
- ZPending re-inspectionborderline
- NNot yet gradedfirst inspection
- —No grade postedawaiting card