Dialouge / Subtext

188 Allen Street, Manhattan, NY 10002
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 8, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to one violation per visit.

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

Among Manhattan restaurants, the typical score is 77; Dialouge / Subtext is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
86
Mar 20, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
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
50

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dialouge / Subtext last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dialouge / Subtext on file is from Apr 8, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dialouge / Subtext?

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

How does Dialouge / Subtext compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Dialouge / Subtext most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Dialouge / Subtext's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Dialouge / Subtext have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dialouge / Subtext means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.