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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
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. Aug 13, 2026
    27
    Z
    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.
    • 06D
      critical
      Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
    • 08A
      Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
    • 02B
      critical
      Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
    • 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.
    5 critical citations this visit
  2. Jan 13, 2026
    20
    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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    2 critical citations this visit
  3. Sep 18, 2025
    43
    C
    Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
    Violations were cited in the following area(s).
    • 08A
      Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
    • 02B
      critical
      Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
    • 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.
    • 06D
      critical
      Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 04L
      critical
      Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
    5 critical citations this visit
  4. Jun 5, 2025
    Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
    No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.
    No violations cited.
  5. Nov 17, 2024
    19
    Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
    Violations were cited in the following area(s).
    • 06A
      critical
      Personal 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.
    • 06E
      critical
      Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
    • 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
  6. Apr 3, 2024
    Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
    No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.
    No violations cited.
Location40.7135, -73.9967
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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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