Kulu Desserts / Dumpling Town

86-55 Broadway, Queens, NY 11373

Chinese

Last inspected: Mar 8, 2024

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Kulu Desserts / Dumpling Town has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 8, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Kulu Desserts / Dumpling Town dates to Mar 8, 2024.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: five violations last time, three this time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, showing up four times.

Restaurants in Queens average 75, so Kulu Desserts / Dumpling Town is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 8, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 minor violations.

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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

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

Sep 6, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations.

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

04A

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

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

06D

May 25, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor 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 contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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

04H

10B

10F

Apr 21, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

04L

Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

08A

Apr 18, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.

02G

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

06D

Food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal product temperature is reduced from 140º f to 70º f or less within 2 hours, and from 70º f to 41º f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

04L

Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

08A

Apr 7, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Food protection certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

04H

Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

04L

Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

10F

Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

08A

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kulu Desserts / Dumpling Town last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kulu Desserts / Dumpling Town on file is from Mar 8, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kulu Desserts / Dumpling Town?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Kulu Desserts / Dumpling Town.

How does Kulu Desserts / Dumpling Town compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Kulu Desserts / Dumpling Town most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Kulu Desserts / Dumpling Town's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Kulu Desserts / Dumpling Town have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about five previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is Kulu Desserts / Dumpling Town inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kulu Desserts / Dumpling Town is inspected around three times per year on average.

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