Dumpling King
Latest: PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 27, 2025
Address
40 HARRISON AV
Chinatown, MA 02111
Inspection History
55 inspections
18 failures
License
License #74577
Last inspected: October 27, 2025
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 27, 2025
at 5:30 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-101.19-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Soiled aluminum foil and cardboard lining stove and shelf. Discard and discontinue using cardboard and foil.
PASS
March 6, 2025
at 7:04 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-101.19-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Soiled foil and soiled cardboard on top of equiptment and shelfing. Remove. Surfaces must be easily cleanable. | 590.004/4-303.11-PF - Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf): No sanit...
FAIL
February 27, 2025
at 5:05 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-101.19-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Soiled foil and soiled cardboard on top of equiptment and shelfing. Remove. Surfaces must be easily cleanable. | 590.004/4-303.11-PF - Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf): No sanit...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 21, 2024
at 5:56 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Uncovered food product in stand up refrigerator. Cover to prevent potential contamination. | 590.004/4-101.19-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Soiled ...
PASS
February 27, 2024
at 5:28 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-101.19-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Soiled cardboard being used under equiptment. Person in charge removed. | 590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Hood sticker expired. Hood filters soiled. Schedule cleanin...
FAIL
February 20, 2024
at 4:40 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-101.19-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Soiled cardboard being used under equiptment. Person in charge removed. | 590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Hood sticker expired. Hood filters soiled. Schedule cleanin...
PASS
October 19, 2023
at 3:00 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 30, 2023
at 5:27 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-101.19-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Cardboard lining shelf in cooler. Discarded. Discontinue using cardboard to line shelves- use materials that are smooth cleanable and non-absorbent.
PASS
January 9, 2023
at 7:04 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Hood sticker expired. Scheduled for January 6th
FAIL
December 15, 2022
at 5:16 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-501.15-PF - (A )Cooling Methods (Pf): Cooked dumplings in plastic bags in cooler at 84F. PIC stated dumplings had been cooked 1 hour prior. Spread out dumplings on metal tray uncovered to cool completely before storing in plastic bags. ...
FAIL
December 6, 2022
at 5:06 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-501.15-PF - (A )Cooling Methods (Pf): Cooked dumplings in plastic bags in cooler at 84F. PIC stated dumplings had been cooked 1 hour prior. Spread out dumplings on metal tray uncovered to cool completely before storing in plastic bags. ...
PASS
April 27, 2022
at 2:44 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-602.11-PF - Food Labels (Pf): Packaged dumplings for retail sale without complete labels. Labeling guidance provided via email. Discontinue selling in-house packaged dumplings without correct labels. | 590.004/4-101.19-C - Nonfood-Contac...
FAIL
April 21, 2022
at 4:35 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-602.11-PF - Food Labels (Pf): Packaged dumplings for retail sale without complete labels. Labeling guidance provided via email. Discontinue selling in-house packaged dumplings without correct labels. | 590.004/4-101.19-C - Nonfood-Contac...
PASS
November 16, 2021
at 4:22 PM
0 violations
PASS
May 12, 2021
at 4:02 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from Feb. 2021. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.
FAIL
April 20, 2021
at 5:20 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from Feb. 2021. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.
FAIL
March 29, 2021
at 3:01 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitzing solution. | 590.003(C)/3-301.11-P - Preventing Contamination from Hands (P): Employee ...
FAIL
March 22, 2021
at 3:25 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Soiled wiping clotsh observed beingmleft out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitzing solution. | 590.003(C)/3-301.11-P - Preventing Contamination from Hands (P): Employee ...
PASS
November 19, 2020
at 5:10 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
July 24, 2020
at 4:47 PM
3 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No one on site with a current Food Safety Certification. Provide documentation of at least one full time employee who has been enrolled in a Food Safety course for the re-inspectio...
FAIL
July 16, 2020
at 5:12 PM
3 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No one on site with a current Food Safety Certification. Provide documentation of at least one full time employee who has been enrolled in a Food Safety course for the re-inspectio...
PASS
December 5, 2019
at 7:30 PM
0 violations
PASS
August 2, 2019
at 3:38 PM
0 violations
PASS
March 29, 2019
at 11:41 PM
0 violations
PASS
December 10, 2018
at 8:29 PM
0 violations
PASS
July 23, 2018
at 3:02 PM
2 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Cardboard lining front counter shelves remove | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: 1) Exterior (sides anf front ) of Coke cooler with heavy grease build up clean to remove 2) Cardboard lining...
FAIL
July 16, 2018
at 12:46 PM
2 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Cardboard lining front counter shelves remove | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: 1) Exterior (sides anf front ) of Coke cooler with heavy grease build up clean to remove 2) Cardboard lining...
PASS
March 23, 2018
at 1:23 PM
0 violations
PASS
December 5, 2017
at 1:29 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 16, 2017
at 3:07 PM
1 violation
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Back wall at prep table with soils clean to remove
PASS
May 25, 2017
at 6:06 PM
2 violations
31-5-204/05.11 - Location Accessible: Han sink blocked by equipment remove to allow access to properly wash hands | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Hood sticker expired in March of 2017 have cleaned by licensed hood co...
FAIL
May 11, 2017
at 12:26 PM
2 violations
31-5-204/05.11 - Location Accessible: Han sink blocked by equipment remove to allow access to properly wash hands | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Hood sticker expired in March of 2017 have cleaned by licensed hood co...
PASS
March 23, 2017
at 5:19 PM
1 violation
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: hood sticker expired 11/16 have cleaned by licensed hood cleaning company with BFD
FAIL
December 22, 2016
at 7:23 PM
1 violation
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: hood sticker expired 11/16 have cleaned by licensed hood cleaning company with BFD
PASS
September 2, 2016
at 2:54 PM
2 violations
36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: floor beside sove and oven with spills clean to remove | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: 1) hood sticker expired june 2016 have cleaned by licensed hood cleaning company...
FAIL
August 19, 2016
at 5:44 PM
2 violations
36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: floor beside sove and oven with spills clean to remove | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: 1) hood sticker expired june 2016 have cleaned by licensed hood cleaning company...
PASS
March 21, 2016
at 5:39 PM
2 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: 1) dumplings sitting on counter @ 85f ensure proper hot hold of 140f or above 2) sweet and sour soup on counter @ 115f ensure proper hot hold of 140f or above | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings...
FAIL
March 14, 2016
at 6:40 PM
2 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: 1) dumplings sitting on counter @ 85f ensure proper hot hold of 140f or above 2) sweet and sour soup on counter @ 115f ensure proper hot hold of 140f or above | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings...
PASS
October 23, 2015
at 4:10 PM
6 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw pork sitting over ready to eat foods store raw below ready to eat foods | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Bags of Four stored on floor elevate 6" off floor or store ...
FAIL
October 21, 2015
at 7:08 PM
6 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw pork sitting over ready to eat foods store raw below ready to eat foods | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Bags of Four stored on floor elevate 6" off floor or store ...
PASS
September 2, 2015
at 4:27 PM
11 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels for all bulk foods containers. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Discontinue to store raw whole eggs above vegtables and other food containers. Mu...
FAIL
August 26, 2015
at 2:34 PM
11 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels for all bulk foods containers. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Discontinue to store raw whole eggs above vegtables and other food containers. Mu...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
June 1, 2015
at 5:20 PM
2 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Discontinue use of cardboard. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Walls with visible soils / Clean to remove.
PASS
September 29, 2014
at 12:49 PM
1 violation
M-2-102.11 - PIC Knowledge: Provide full time onsite certified food protection and allergen awareness manager.
FAIL
September 25, 2014
at 3:27 PM
16 violations
11-2-201.12 - Personnel w/ Infections Restricted/Excluded: No one can explain the employee illness policy. | 12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: Ensure proper hand washing. No hand washing performed until instructed by inspector...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
September 22, 2014
at 4:26 PM
16 violations
11-2-201.12 - Personnel w/ Infections Restricted/Excluded: No one can explain the employee illness policy. | 12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: Ensure proper hand washing. No hand washing performed until instructed by inspector...
PASS
May 7, 2014
at 3:27 PM
3 violations
34-5-501.111/.115 - Outside Storage Improperly Maintained: SITE CLEANLINESS PERMIT over due for payment / re- new- | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: hood / vent does not have a service tag - PROVIDE -CLEANING SERVICE- | ...
FAIL
April 30, 2014
at 4:27 PM
3 violations
34-5-501.111/.115 - Outside Storage Improperly Maintained: SITE CLEANLINESS PERMIT over due for payment / re- new- | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: hood / vent does not have a service tag - PROVIDE -CLEANING SERVICE- | ...
PASS
December 2, 2013
at 7:29 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 15, 2013
at 5:36 PM
2 violations
32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: Hand towels were missing from one of the two hand sinks. The towels were replaced during the inspection. The sink was not located within the active work area. | 42-6-501.113/.114 - Premis...