Dumpling Story / Haa Tea

250 Grand Street, Manhattan, NY 10002

Chinese

Last inspected: Oct 15, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The health department has logged three inspections at Dumpling Story / Haa Tea, the earliest from 2025. Dumpling Story / Haa Tea was last inspected on Oct 15, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

There hasn't been much movement either way: results have stayed near six violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, sanitized equipment or utensil has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to other Manhattan restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 15, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

No 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.

05D

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Apr 10, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

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.

10F

Apr 7, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

6 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 10 violations

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

05D

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

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04K

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

10B

10F

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dumpling Story / Haa Tea last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dumpling Story / Haa Tea on file is from Oct 15, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dumpling Story / Haa Tea?

Across the inspection record, sanitized equipment or utensil has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dumpling Story / Haa Tea.

How does Dumpling Story / Haa Tea compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Dumpling Story / Haa Tea most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Dumpling Story / Haa Tea's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Dumpling Story / Haa Tea have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around six per visit.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Dumpling Story / Haa Tea means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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