King Dumplings

74 Hester Street, Manhattan, NY 10002

Failed · Oct 15, 2026 Directions
69
Poor BiteKarma score 69 out of 100
How the BiteKarma score works

Each routine inspection starts at 100 and loses 7 points for every critical violation and 2 for every other one, half again as much when the same problem was cited at one of the two inspections before. A failed inspection counts as 69 at most. The score averages the five newest routine inspections, with the most recent counting most, and stays below 70 for 90 days after a fail unless the restaurant passes again. 90 and up is excellent, 80s good, 70s fair, and below 70 poor.

At a glance

  • Passed 4 of 6 graded inspections since 2022.
  • Keeps coming up: Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas, cited 2 times, plus 4 other repeat issues.
  • Last inspected Oct 15, 2026: failed with 7 violations, 3 critical.
  • 4 critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 6 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Failed Oct 15

    Cycle Inspection

    7 violations, 3 critical
    • Critical Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area
    • Critical Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses
    • Critical Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored
    • Minor Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests
    • Minor Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used
    • Minor Dishwashing and warewashing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient
    • Minor Nonfood-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
  3. 2025
  4. Passed Apr 8

    Cycle Inspection

    2 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical 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
    • Minor Nonfood-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
  5. 2024
  6. Passed May 7

    Cycle Inspection

    4 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas
    • Minor Nonfood-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
    • Minor Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests
    • Minor Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of
  7. 2023
  8. Failed Dec 15

    Cycle Inspection

    3 violations, 2 critical
    • Critical Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas
    • Critical No handwashing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or warewashing area. Handwashing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-handwashing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device
    • Minor Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests

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