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Little Soup Dumpling

252-20 Northern Boulevard, Queens, NY 11362
Chinese
Last inspected: Dec 23, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Little Soup Dumpling has six inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 23, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up three violations, compared to seven violations previously.

Looking across the full record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Queens restaurants. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 23, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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
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
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.
08B
78
Aug 21, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
86
Apr 16, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Harmful noxious gas or vapor detected. carbon monoxide (co) level exceeds nine (9) ppm
05B
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
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
61
Sep 26, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
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
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
74
Aug 22, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
4 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled do not use
09A
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
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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
41
Jul 25, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
04C
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
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
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
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
41

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Little Soup Dumpling last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Little Soup Dumpling on file is from Dec 23, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Little Soup Dumpling?

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 Little Soup Dumpling.

How does Little Soup Dumpling compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Little Soup Dumpling most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has Little Soup Dumpling's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Little Soup Dumpling have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about seven previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Little Soup 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.

How often is Little Soup Dumpling inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Little Soup Dumpling is inspected around two times per year on average.

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