Dumpling Story

59-16 Main Street, Queens, NY 11355

Chinese

Last inspected: Apr 11, 2026

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Public records currently show only two inspections for Dumpling Story. The most recent report on file is from Apr 11, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to four violations per visit.

Dumpling Story's latest score of 67 falls below the Queens average of 75. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 11, 2026

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Juice packaged on premises with no or incomplete label, no warning statement

03I

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

04L

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

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

08A

Dec 10, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

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

02B

Haccp plan not approved or approved haccp plan not maintained on premises.

06G

The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.

16-02

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

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

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dumpling Story last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dumpling Story on file is from Apr 11, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Dumpling Story compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Dumpling Story most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Dumpling Story's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Dumpling Story have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Dumpling Story 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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