Emperor Dumpling

688 8 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10036

Chinese

Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The health department has logged three inspections at Emperor Dumpling, the earliest from 2026. The most recent report on file is from Apr 1, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average for Manhattan sits at 77, putting Emperor Dumpling on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 1, 2026

Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection

1 minor violation.

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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

Mar 30, 2026

Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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

04L

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

08A

Mar 25, 2026

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

6 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 9 violations

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

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

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

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Emperor Dumpling last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Emperor Dumpling on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Emperor Dumpling?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Emperor Dumpling.

How does Emperor Dumpling compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Emperor Dumpling most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Emperor Dumpling's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Emperor Dumpling have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Emperor Dumpling means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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