Emperor Dumpling

688 8 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10036
Chinese
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
35
Score
High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

During an inspection on March 25, 2026, Emperor Dumpling in Manhattan, NY, received a score of 32 with six critical and three minor violations. The report noted issues regarding the storage and protection of food and single-service items, as well as the presence of conditions conducive to pests.

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Inspections
6
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
6 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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Violations — Mar 25, 2026 Inspection
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.
10H
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.
06C
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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.
02G
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Food contact surface, refillable, reusable containers, or equipment improperly constructed, placed or maintained. unacceptable material used. culinary sink or other acceptable method not provided for washing food.
05C
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.
10B
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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.
06A
Critical
Not Critical