Grandma's Dumpling House

24 Pell Street, Manhattan, NY 10013
Chinese
Last inspected: Nov 10, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. On Nov 10, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly 10 violations before.

Across the inspection history, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to other Manhattan restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

2
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 10, 2025
Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
04J
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
70
Oct 28, 2025
Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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
Sewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or unapproved.
05A
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
05H
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
04J
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
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
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
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
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
37

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Grandma's Dumpling House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Grandma's Dumpling House on file is from Nov 10, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Grandma's Dumpling House?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Grandma's Dumpling House.

How does Grandma's Dumpling House compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Grandma's Dumpling House most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Grandma's Dumpling House's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Grandma's Dumpling House have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Grandma's Dumpling House means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.