Dancing Crane Cafe

830 5 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10065
American
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Dancing Crane Cafe three times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Feb 26, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, showing up two times.

Among Manhattan restaurants, the typical score is 77; Dancing Crane Cafe is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
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
Oct 30, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
82
May 18, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
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
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dancing Crane Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dancing Crane Cafe on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dancing Crane Cafe?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dancing Crane Cafe.

How does Dancing Crane Cafe compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Dancing Crane Cafe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Dancing Crane Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Dancing Crane Cafe 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 Dancing Crane Cafe 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 Dancing Crane Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dancing Crane Cafe is inspected roughly once per year on average.