NYC DOHMH · CAMIS 50001456 · Chinese
GOLDEN UNICORN GOURMET
18 EAST BROADWAY Manhattan 100022129410911
“A dim sum stalwart whose recent record shows repeat temperature and sanitation lapses, including a C grade in September 2025.”
Why this score
- −Most recent inspection: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- −15 critical violations on file, weighted by how recent
- −4 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.
- Aug 13, 202627ZCycle 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.
- 06DcriticalFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 02BcriticalHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 04LcriticalEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 04McriticalLive roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
5 critical citations this visit - Jan 13, 202620Cycle Inspection / Initial InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 02BcriticalHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 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.
- 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.
2 critical citations this visit - Sep 18, 202543CCycle Inspection / Re-inspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 02BcriticalHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 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.
- 06DcriticalFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 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.
- 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.
- 04LcriticalEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
5 critical citations this visit - Jun 5, 2025Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial InspectionNo violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.No violations cited.
- Nov 17, 202419Cycle Inspection / Initial InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 06AcriticalPersonal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
- 06EcriticalSanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
- 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 - Apr 3, 2024Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspectionNo violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.No violations cited.
Location40.7135, -73.9967
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