VANESSA'S DUMPLING HOUSE in Upper East Side Yorkville
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Oct 8, 2025
📍 1623 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10028 ·
🍽️ Chinese
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🚇 86th Street-Lexington
Overview
Vanessa's Dumpling House on the Upper East Side holds a Grade Z from NYC DOHMH, based on 4 inspections conducted between 2024 and 2025. The restaurant received a Grade A on one previous inspection; no emergency closures are on record.
4
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
VANESSA'S DUMPLING HOUSE in Upper East Side Yorkville: Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE Z
Oct 8, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 20
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
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...
Jul 16, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 29
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly dra...
GRADE A
Jan 11, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not post...
Jan 11, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Violations:
20-04
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VANESSA'S DUMPLING HOUSE in Upper East Side Yorkville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was VANESSA'S DUMPLING HOUSE last inspected?
- VANESSA'S DUMPLING HOUSE was last inspected on October 8, 2025 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 20 points.
- What is VANESSA'S DUMPLING HOUSE's current health grade?
- VANESSA'S DUMPLING HOUSE currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many health inspections has VANESSA'S DUMPLING HOUSE had?
- VANESSA'S DUMPLING HOUSE has 4 health inspections on record from January 2024 through October 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at VANESSA'S DUMPLING HOUSE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at VANESSA'S DUMPLING HOUSE was 29 points on July 16, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has VANESSA'S DUMPLING HOUSE ever received a Grade C?
- No. VANESSA'S DUMPLING HOUSE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.