Vanessa's Dumpling House

452 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10024

Chinese

Last inspected: Dec 7, 2023

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Vanessa's Dumpling House appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2021. On Dec 7, 2023, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. Vanessa's Dumpling House's record stops at Dec 7, 2023, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits.

The most common issue across all inspections has been evidence of mice or live mice present, showing up two times.

By comparison, the average Manhattan facility scores 77, putting Vanessa's Dumpling House on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 7, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

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

06D

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

Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

Mar 10, 2022

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

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

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

08A

Jul 29, 2021

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

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

06C

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

04L

Hand washing facility not provided in or near food preparation area and toilet room. hot and cold running water at adequate pressure to enable cleanliness of employees not provided at facility. soap and an acceptable hand-drying device not provided.

05D

Hand wash sign not posted

10J

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vanessa's Dumpling House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Vanessa's Dumpling House on file is from Dec 7, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, evidence of mice or live mice present has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Vanessa's Dumpling House.

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

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

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

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Vanessa's Dumpling House have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around three per visit.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Vanessa'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.

How often is Vanessa's Dumpling House inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Vanessa's Dumpling House is inspected roughly once per year on average.

Nearby Restaurants

Senn Thai Comfort Food

452 Amsterdam Avenue

Score: 74 — Medium Risk

Score: 70 — Medium Risk

Explore More

→ All locations in Manhattan → Chinese restaurants in NYC → Chinese restaurants in Manhattan