Dawson 39

54 West 39 Street, Manhattan, NY 10018
New American
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
61
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The inspection history at Dawson 39 is still short, with only one visit logged. The most recent report on file is from Feb 10, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Dawson 39's latest score of 61 falls below the Manhattan average of 77.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dawson 39 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dawson 39 on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains one inspection in total.

How does Dawson 39 compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Dawson 39 most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Dawson 39 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.