What is Dim Sum House's health inspection score?

Dim Sum House has a SafeDine safety score of 58 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Dim Sum House last inspected?

Dim Sum House was last inspected on January 23, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Dim Sum House have?

Dim Sum House has 30 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Dim Sum House safe to eat at?

Dim Sum House has a safety score of 58/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Dim Sum House serve?

Dim Sum House serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Dim Sum House

Name: Dim Sum House
Address: 4860 BEACON AVE S, Seattle, 98108
Rating: 58

4860 BEACON AVE S, Seattle

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/23/2025

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0Fair

American•Beacon Hill

Ranked #218 of 224 in Beacon HillBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

7 inspections

Last: Jan 23, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

14%

Clean Rate

4.3

Avg Violations

15 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-42

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-6 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-3 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

4860 BEACON AVE S, Seattle, WA 98108

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Violation Timeline

Jan 2023

1 inspections

5 high priority

4 intermediate

Jan

May 2023

1 inspections

Aug 2023

1 inspections

6 high priority

2 intermediate

Aug

Sep 2023

1 inspections

3 high priority

1 intermediate

Jan 2024

1 inspections

3 high priority

2 intermediate

Jan

Mar 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

Jan 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

Jan

Inspection History

7 records on file

4 Routine Inspection/Field Review2 Return Inspection1 Consultation/Education - Field

Jan 25

Routine Inspection/Field Review InspectionLatest

2 High1 Med

3 total2 risk factors

65/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (2)

−15 pts

IVVBXGPRT4000 - Food and non-food surfaces properly used and constructed; cleanableRisk Factor−5
IV80YBYSU0600 - Adequate handwashing facilitiesRisk Factor−10

Intermediate (1)

−3 pts

IVZ7S2C5Q4300 - Non-food contact surfaces maintained and clean−3

Base deductions−18 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Mar 24

Return Inspection Inspection

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−3 pts

Intermediate (1)

−3 pts

IV2QGN0FC4300 - Non-food contact surfaces maintained and clean−3

Base deductions−3 pts

Jan 24

Routine Inspection/Field Review Inspection

3 High2 Med

5 total3 risk factors

45/100inspection score

−45 pts

High Priority (3)

−40 pts

IV0Z4FXPF4100 - Warewashing facilities properly installed, maintained, used;Risk Factor−5
IVJAEIJFM0600 - Adequate handwashing facilitiesRisk Factor−10
IVN2HGQ5V1900 - No room temperature storage; proper use of time as a controlRisk Factor−25

Intermediate (2)

−5 pts

IVBKHYG8J4800 - Physical facilities properly installed,...−2
IVSJ07KFD4300 - Non-food contact surfaces maintained and clean−3

Base deductions−45 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Sep 23

Return Inspection Inspection

3 High1 Med

4 total3 risk factors

50/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (3)

−20 pts

IV4THRPH63200 - Insects, rodents, animals not present; entrance controlled.Risk Factor−5
IVBECWX7W0100 - PIC present, demonstrates knowledge and performs duties to maintain AMC; certified manager onRisk Factor−5
IVR6GFFNZ2500 - Toxic substances properly identified, stored, usedRisk Factor−10

Intermediate (1)

−2 pts

IVHO1XGR04800 - Physical facilities properly installed,...−2

Base deductions−22 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Aug 23

Routine Inspection/Field Review Inspection

6 High2 Med

8 total6 risk factors

0/100inspection score

−50 pts

High Priority (6)

−45 pts

IVFA5RFV03200 - Insects, rodents, animals not present; entrance controlled.Risk Factor−5
IVC0H45MV3300 - Potential food contamination prevented during delivery, preparation, storage, displayRisk Factor−5
IVM8GWJWC2600 - Compliance with valid permit; operating and risk control plans and required written procedureRisk Factor−10
IVJACS7Z90100 - PIC present, demonstrates knowledge and performs duties to maintain AMC; certified manager onRisk Factor−5
IVM0HBXFU0600 - Adequate handwashing facilitiesRisk Factor−10
IVTWTIQE62500 - Toxic substances properly identified, stored, usedRisk Factor−10

Intermediate (2)

−5 pts

IV5HRF3GS4800 - Physical facilities properly installed,...−2
IVLLQNC0M4300 - Non-food contact surfaces maintained and clean−3

Base deductions−50 pts

Risk factor bonus (6× +5)−30 pts

May 23

Consultation/Education - Field InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 23

Routine Inspection/Field Review Inspection

5 High4 Med

9 total5 risk factors

5/100inspection score

−40 pts

High Priority (5)

−30 pts

IVSG060Z63200 - Insects, rodents, animals not present; entrance controlled.Risk Factor−5
IVPQ09IPC4100 - Warewashing facilities properly installed, maintained, used;Risk Factor−5
IVX0QTMNL3100 - Food properly labeled; proper date markingRisk Factor−5
IVYRM0DBB2120 - Proper cold holding temperatures ( 42° F to 45° F)Risk Factor−5
IVEZNA8EY0600 - Adequate handwashing facilitiesRisk Factor−10

Intermediate (4)

−10 pts

IVNOLBSQE4800 - Physical facilities properly installed,...−2
IVHEYYOLY4900 - Adequate ventilation; lighting; designated areas used−2
IVH0WRQ4N3000 - Proper thawing methods used−3
IVONRM6LH4600 - Toilet facilities properly constructed, supplied, cleaned−3

Base deductions−40 pts

Risk factor bonus (5× +5)−25 pts

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Data source: Seattle/King County · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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