JOE'S HOME OF SOUP DUMPLINGS in Midtown Times Square
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Oct 20, 2025
📍 12 EAST 49 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10017 ·
🍽️ Chinese
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🚇 Grand Central-42nd Street
Overview
Joe's Home of Soup Dumplings in Midtown Times Square has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors twice since 2022. The restaurant currently holds a Grade A from its most recent inspection, scoring 13 points, but has received Grade C on 2 prior occasions across 9 total inspections between 2022 and 2025.
9
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
JOE'S HOME OF SOUP DUMPLINGS in Midtown Times Square: Emergency Closures (2)
JOE'S HOME OF SOUP DUMPLINGS in Midtown Times Square: Full Inspection History (9 records)
GRADE A
Oct 20, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
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.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential sourc...
GRADE C
Apr 23, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 48
Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) food not cooked to required minimum internal temperature. • Poultry, poultry parts, ground and comminuted poultry, all stuffing containing poultry, meats, fish or ratites to or above 165 °F for 15 seconds with no interruption of the cooking process �...
Apr 23, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Equipment used for ROP not approved by the Department
Violations:
28-04
Mar 13, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 38
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Co...
GRADE C
Sep 20, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 5
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
Sep 18, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 21
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Anti-siphonage or back-f...
🚫 CLOSURE
Sep 13, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 55
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 d...
🚫 CLOSURE
Sep 13, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 55
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.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Dec 9, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 28
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected...
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JOE'S HOME OF SOUP DUMPLINGS in Midtown Times Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was JOE'S HOME OF SOUP DUMPLINGS last inspected?
- JOE'S HOME OF SOUP DUMPLINGS was last inspected on October 20, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is JOE'S HOME OF SOUP DUMPLINGS's current health grade?
- JOE'S HOME OF SOUP DUMPLINGS currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has JOE'S HOME OF SOUP DUMPLINGS been closed by NYC Health?
- JOE'S HOME OF SOUP DUMPLINGS 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 JOE'S HOME OF SOUP DUMPLINGS had?
- JOE'S HOME OF SOUP DUMPLINGS has 9 health inspections on record from December 2022 through October 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade C on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at JOE'S HOME OF SOUP DUMPLINGS?
- The worst inspection score recorded at JOE'S HOME OF SOUP DUMPLINGS was 55 points on September 13, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.