Crif Dogs / Please Don't Tell

113 Saint Marks Place, Manhattan, NY 10009
American
Last inspected: Aug 26, 2025
55
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Going back to 2023, Crif Dogs / Please Don't Tell has three inspections in the public record. Crif Dogs / Please Don't Tell was last inspected on Aug 26, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to six violations.

“Food contact surface not properly washed” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Manhattan restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

3
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 26, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
10D
The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.
16-02
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
55
Jan 18, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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.
10B
82
Feb 27, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Crif Dogs / Please Don't Tell last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Crif Dogs / Please Don't Tell on file is from Aug 26, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Crif Dogs / Please Don't Tell?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Crif Dogs / Please Don't Tell.

How does Crif Dogs / Please Don't Tell compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Crif Dogs / Please Don't Tell most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Crif Dogs / Please Don't Tell's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Crif Dogs / Please Don't Tell have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Crif Dogs / Please Don't Tell means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Crif Dogs / Please Don't Tell inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Crif Dogs / Please Don't Tell is inspected roughly once per year on average.