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Chinese · Midtown-Times Square
DESTINATION DUMPLINGS health grade & inspection history
42 WEST 42 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10036
11
NYC violation points↓ Lower is better
A 0–13 B 14–27 C 28+
Peer context Lower than 64% of comparable Manhattan inspections Local context 1 points below the local median
Score from the latest comparable inspection on Nov 28, 2023. The official grade is shown separately and can come from a different represented grading record.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Nov 28, 2023Inspection date
2Violations recorded
1Critical item
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 02BCritical violation
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 10F
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.
Score trend
DESTINATION DUMPLINGS inspection history
17 fewer inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 28, 2023 | A | 11 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Dec 5, 2022 | — | 28 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
Repeat patterns
Recurring violation codes
Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.
- 02BRecorded in 2 inspections
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Official location
DESTINATION DUMPLINGS on the map
Common questions
DESTINATION DUMPLINGS inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for DESTINATION DUMPLINGS?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Nov 28, 2023. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 11 violation points.
When was DESTINATION DUMPLINGS last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Nov 28, 2023.
Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?
Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.
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