What is Dumpling Story / Haa Tea's health inspection score?

Dumpling Story / Haa Tea has a SafeDine safety score of 60 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Dumpling Story / Haa Tea last inspected?

Dumpling Story / Haa Tea was last inspected on October 15, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Dumpling Story / Haa Tea have?

Dumpling Story / Haa Tea has 14 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Dumpling Story / Haa Tea safe to eat at?

Dumpling Story / Haa Tea has a safety score of 60/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Dumpling Story / Haa Tea serve?

Dumpling Story / Haa Tea serves Chinese cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Dumpling Story / Haa Tea

Name: Dumpling Story / Haa Tea
Address: 250 GRAND STREET, Manhattan, 10002
Rating: 60

250 GRAND STREET, Manhattan

Last inspected 7mo ago

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0Fair

Chinese•Manhattan

Ranked #965 of 1000 in ManhattanBetter than 90% of chinese restaurants

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3 inspections

Last: Oct 15, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

4.7

Avg Violations

8 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-43

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-11 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-12 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-17 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 57/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (60/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2025

2 inspections

4 high priority

4 intermediate

Apr

Oct 2025

1 inspections

3 high priority

3 intermediate

Inspection History

3 records on file

1 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection1 Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection1 Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

Oct 25

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection InspectionLatestViolations were cited in the following area(s).

3 High3 Med

6 total2 risk factors

45/100inspection score

−45 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

05DNo hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.−10
06ESanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.Risk Factor−10
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

08CPesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.−5
10BAnti-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.−5
09BThawing procedure improper.−5

Base deductions−45 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Apr 25

Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection InspectionEstablishment re-opened by DOHMH.

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

1 violation recorded. Detailed descriptions not available for this inspection.

Apr 25

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection InspectionEstablishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.

4 High3 Med

7 total

45/100inspection score

7 violations recorded. Detailed descriptions not available for this inspection.

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Data source: NYC DOHMH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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