New Song's Dumpling Cafe

102-06 Metropolitan Avenue, Queens, NY 11375

Chinese

Last inspected: Sep 4, 2024

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

New Song's Dumpling Cafe appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2021. The most recent visit was on Sep 4, 2024. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at two versus three before.

The pattern that stands out is food contact surface not properly washed, which has been cited three times.

The city-wide average for Queens sits at 75, putting New Song's Dumpling Cafe on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 4, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

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

Sep 27, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

06D

10H

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

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 10, 2022

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

06D

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

Nov 22, 2021

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (frsa) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and phorid flies.

04N

Personal cleanliness inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn in an area where food is prepared.

06A

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

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was New Song's Dumpling Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at New Song's Dumpling Cafe on file is from Sep 4, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at New Song's Dumpling Cafe?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited three times, more than any other issue at New Song's Dumpling Cafe.

How does New Song's Dumpling Cafe compare to other restaurants in Queens?

New Song's Dumpling Cafe most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has New Song's Dumpling Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at New Song's Dumpling Cafe have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about three previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at New Song's Dumpling Cafe 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 New Song's Dumpling Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, New Song's Dumpling Cafe is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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