Dear Irving

55 Irving Place, Manhattan, NY 10003
American
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Dear Irving has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 14, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “food contact surface not properly washed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so Dear Irving trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 14, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
70
Sep 12, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
04C
74
Feb 7, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dear Irving last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dear Irving on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dear Irving?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dear Irving.

How does Dear Irving compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Dear Irving most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Dear Irving's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dear Irving have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Dear Irving 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 Dear Irving inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dear Irving is inspected roughly once per year on average.