Grade AChinese

Joe's Home Of Soup Dumplings

12 EAST 49 STREET, Manhattan, 10017

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (9 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Oct 20, 2025 · New York City health department

Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
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.
Critical
Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
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.
Critical

Date	Result	Type	Violations
Oct 20, 2025	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	2 (2 critical)
Apr 23, 2025	Grade C	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	3 (2 critical)
Mar 13, 2025	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	7 (5 critical)
Sep 20, 2023	Grade C	Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection	1
Sep 18, 2023	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection	4 (2 critical)
Sep 13, 2023	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	6 (5 critical)
Dec 9, 2022	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	6 (3 critical)

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

4×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
4×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
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×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

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