Dig Inn

16 East 23 Street, Manhattan, NY 10010
American
Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Public records show three inspections at Dig Inn stretching back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 3, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

By comparison, the average Manhattan facility scores 77, putting Dig Inn on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 3, 2025
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
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
70
May 29, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
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
78
Feb 23, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dig Inn last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dig Inn on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dig Inn?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dig Inn.

How does Dig Inn compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Dig Inn's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Dig Inn 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 Dig Inn inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dig Inn is inspected roughly once per year on average.