Dave & Buster's

234 West 42 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036
American
Last inspected: Aug 6, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Dave & Buster's has been inspected three times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 6, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Manhattan restaurants. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 6, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
78
Dec 5, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
78
Aug 10, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dave & Buster's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dave & Buster's on file is from Aug 6, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dave & Buster's?

Across the inspection record, “filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dave & Buster's.

How does Dave & Buster's compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Dave & Buster's most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Dave & Buster's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dave & Buster's have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dave & Buster's 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 Dave & Buster's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dave & Buster's is inspected roughly once per year on average.