EMPEROR DUMPLING in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Nov 21, 2025
📍 293 7 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10001 ·
🍽️ Chinese/Japanese
·
🚇 Herald Square-34th Street, Penn Station-34th Street
Overview
Emperor Dumpling in Midtown South holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 12 points on its most recent inspection in 2025. Across 9 inspections dating back to 2023, the restaurant has earned Grade A twice and Grade C twice, with no emergency closures on record.
9
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
EMPEROR DUMPLING in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square: Full Inspection History (9 records)
GRADE A
Nov 21, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or no...
Oct 6, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 32
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide...
Oct 6, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
GRADE C
Jun 30, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 29
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.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Insufficient or...
Apr 29, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 39
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
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 foo...
GRADE C
Jan 7, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 38
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.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicens...
Jul 2, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 45
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.
Anti-siphonage or back...
GRADE A
May 9, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Apr 17, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 44
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.
No hand washing facil...
Browse Related
EMPEROR DUMPLING in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was EMPEROR DUMPLING last inspected?
- EMPEROR DUMPLING was last inspected on November 21, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is EMPEROR DUMPLING's current health grade?
- EMPEROR DUMPLING currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has EMPEROR DUMPLING had?
- EMPEROR DUMPLING has 9 health inspections on record from April 2023 through November 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions. Grade C on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at EMPEROR DUMPLING?
- The worst inspection score recorded at EMPEROR DUMPLING was 45 points on July 2, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has EMPEROR DUMPLING ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. EMPEROR DUMPLING has received a Grade C on 2 inspections. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.