Current Grade
Current grade
Z
Latest score
2
Last inspection
April 1, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
0 / 2
Emperor Dumpling currently has a Z grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on April 1, 2026 found 1 violation, for a total score of 2 points.
Latest Violations
0 critical · 1 non-critical
Non-Critical
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
April 1, 2026
- Date
- April 1, 2026
- Type
- Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
- Action
- Establishment re-opened by DOHMH.
- Grade
- Z
- Score
- 2
- Critical points
- 0
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 1 (0 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Apr 1, 2026
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Action: Establishment re-opened by DOHMH.
Mar 30, 2026
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Action: Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.
Mar 25, 2026
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.
Grade Trend
Emperor Dumpling does not yet have enough graded cycle inspections in NYC Open Data to show a grade trend.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Emperor Dumpling's latest score: 2
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Emperor Dumpling's current NYC health grade?
Emperor Dumpling currently has a Z grade.
When was Emperor Dumpling last inspected?
Emperor Dumpling was last inspected on April 1, 2026.
What was Emperor Dumpling's latest inspection score?
Emperor Dumpling's latest inspection score was 2 points.
How many violations did Emperor Dumpling have in its latest inspection?
Emperor Dumpling had 1 violation in its latest inspection, including 0 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Emperor Dumpling located?
Emperor Dumpling is located at 688 8th Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10036.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50170659
Last updated: July 3, 2026