Chinese · Midtown-Times Square
EMPEROR DUMPLING health grade & inspection history
688 8 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10036
Most recent represented grade is pending (Apr 1, 2026). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Mar 25, 2026; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 02BCritical violation
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 02GCritical violation
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.
- 04LCritical violation
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 05CCritical violation
Food contact surface, refillable, reusable containers, or equipment improperly constructed, placed or maintained. Unacceptable material used. Culinary sink or other acceptable method not provided for washing food.
- 06ACritical violation
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.
- 06CCritical violation
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.
- 08A
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 10B
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.
- 10H
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.
Score trend
EMPEROR DUMPLING inspection history
No prior comparable score. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | — | 2 | 1 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection |
| Mar 30, 2026 | — | 13 | 2 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection |
| Mar 25, 2026 | — | 95 | 9 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection |
Repeat patterns
Recurring violation codes
Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.
- 04LRecorded in 2 inspections
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 08ARecorded in 2 inspections
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Official location
EMPEROR DUMPLING on the map
Common questions
EMPEROR DUMPLING inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for EMPEROR DUMPLING?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is Not graded, dated Apr 1, 2026. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 95 violation points.
When was EMPEROR DUMPLING last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Mar 25, 2026.
Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?
Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.
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