DD SOUP DUMPLING in Hell's Kitchen
Latest: GRADE C
Last inspected Apr 15, 2026
📍 321A W 42ND ST, Manhattan, NY 10036 ·
🍽️ Asian/Asian Fusion
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🚇 Times Square-42nd Street
Overview
DD Soup Dumpling in Hell's Kitchen holds a current Grade C from NYC DOHMH, with an inspection score of 33 points as of 2026. The restaurant has 7 inspections on record since 2023, with no emergency closures, though this is its first Grade C result.
8
Inspections on Record
Grade C
Current Grade
DD SOUP DUMPLING in Hell's Kitchen: Full Inspection History (8 records)
Apr 15, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Feb 25, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
Feb 25, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 29
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Violations:
02B
Sep 9, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Second Compliance Inspection
Score: 27
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or ot...
Aug 15, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection
Score: 63
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.
Filth flies or food/re...
GRADE C
Jul 16, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 33
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditio...
Jun 24, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 56
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.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and fo...
Mar 6, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 21
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies in...
DD SOUP DUMPLING in Hell's Kitchen: News Coverage (1)
CRITICAL Dd Soup Dumpling Cited for Critical Violations - Manhattan Published Mar 7, 2026DD SOUP DUMPLING in Hell's Kitchen: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was DD SOUP DUMPLING last inspected?
- DD SOUP DUMPLING was last inspected on April 15, 2026 (Grade C).
- What is DD SOUP DUMPLING's current health grade?
- DD SOUP DUMPLING currently holds a Grade C. Grade C indicates a score of 28 or more points. This is the lowest letter grade issued by NYC Health.
- How many health inspections has DD SOUP DUMPLING had?
- DD SOUP DUMPLING has 8 health inspections on record from March 2023 through April 2026. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at DD SOUP DUMPLING?
- The worst inspection score recorded at DD SOUP DUMPLING was 63 points on August 15, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has DD SOUP DUMPLING ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. DD SOUP DUMPLING has received a Grade C on 1 inspection. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.