EMPEROR DUMPLING in Manhattan
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
REOPENED
Last inspected Apr 1, 2026
📍 688 8 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10036
Overview
Emperor Dumpling on 8th Avenue in Manhattan has been closed by NYC DOHMH inspectors 2 times since 2026. The restaurant currently holds a Grade Z designation with a score of 2 points, and has 3 inspections on record, all from 2026.
3
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
2
Closures
EMPEROR DUMPLING in Manhattan: Emergency Closures (2)
EMPEROR DUMPLING in Manhattan: Full Inspection History (3 records)
✅ REOPENED
Apr 1, 2026
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 2
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.
Violations:
10F
🚫 CLOSURE
Mar 30, 2026
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 13
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Violations:
04L
🚫 CLOSURE
Mar 25, 2026
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 95
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.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of cont...
EMPEROR DUMPLING in Manhattan: News Coverage (1)
CLOSED Emperor Dumpling Closed by Health Dept - Manhattan Published Mar 28, 2026EMPEROR DUMPLING in Manhattan: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was EMPEROR DUMPLING last inspected?
- EMPEROR DUMPLING was last inspected on April 1, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 2 points.
- What is EMPEROR DUMPLING's current health grade?
- EMPEROR DUMPLING currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many times has EMPEROR DUMPLING been closed by NYC Health?
- EMPEROR DUMPLING has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has EMPEROR DUMPLING had?
- EMPEROR DUMPLING has 3 health inspections on record from March 2026 through April 2026.
- What was the worst inspection score at EMPEROR DUMPLING?
- The worst inspection score recorded at EMPEROR DUMPLING was 95 points on March 25, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.