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Dante

79 Macdougal Street, Manhattan, NY 10012
Italian
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
55
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Public records show three inspections at Dante stretching back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Jan 15, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about six violations before that.

“Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Manhattan restaurant, which scores around 77. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
4
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations.
View 4 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
No 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.
05D
55
Mar 11, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
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
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
55
Jan 31, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dante last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dante on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dante?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dante.

How does Dante compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Dante most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Dante's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Dante have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Dante 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 Dante inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dante is inspected around two times per year on average.

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