Caravan of Dreams

405 East 6 Street, Manhattan, NY 10009
Vegetarian
Last inspected: Oct 26, 2024
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Caravan of Dreams appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2022. On Oct 26, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, with around two violations found each time.

The pattern that stands out is non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, which has been cited three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Manhattan restaurant scores 77. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 26, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
04J
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.
10F
82
May 9, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.
03A
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.
10F
82
Jan 19, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.
02G
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Proper sanitization not provided for utensil ware washing operation.
10H
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Caravan of Dreams last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Caravan of Dreams on file is from Oct 26, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Caravan of Dreams?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Caravan of Dreams.

How does Caravan of Dreams compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Caravan of Dreams most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Caravan of Dreams's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Caravan of Dreams have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around two per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Caravan of Dreams means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Caravan of Dreams inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Caravan of Dreams is inspected roughly once per year on average.