Dig Inn

286 Madison Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10017
American
Last inspected: Aug 7, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Going back to 2023, Dig Inn has three inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 7, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to four violations.

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Dig Inn's latest score is in line with the Manhattan average of 77. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 7, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
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
74
Oct 31, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial 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
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
82
Jun 7, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
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
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dig Inn last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dig Inn on file is from Aug 7, 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 three times, more than any other issue at Dig Inn.

How does Dig Inn compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Dig Inn most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Dig Inn's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Dig Inn have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the 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.