Emperor Dumpling

1396 Madison Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10029

Asian / Fusion

Last inspected: Jun 26, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Public records currently show only two inspections for Emperor Dumpling. The most recent visit was on Jun 26, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

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

Compared to other Manhattan restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 26, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

3 critical violations.

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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

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

06D

May 13, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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

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

02B

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

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

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Emperor Dumpling last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Emperor Dumpling on file is from Jun 26, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Emperor Dumpling compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Emperor Dumpling most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Emperor Dumpling's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Emperor Dumpling 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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