Emperor Dumpling
293 7 AVENUE, Manhattan, 10001
Should you eat here?
Caution — pest-related violations found across multiple inspections, including the latest (8 months ago).
Last inspected Nov 21, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Nov 21, 2025
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
CriticalA cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 21, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Oct 6, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 6 (3 critical) |
| Jun 30, 2025 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 4 (3 critical) |
| Apr 29, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 7 (5 critical) |
| Jan 7, 2025 | Grade C | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 8 (6 critical) |
| Jul 2, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 9 (6 critical) |
| May 9, 2023 | Grade A | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Apr 17, 2023 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 8 (7 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 7×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
- 5×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 4×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 4×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 3×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
- 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 5 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.
- 5 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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