Dirt Candy

86 Allen Street, Manhattan, NY 10002
Vegetarian
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Dirt Candy appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. Dirt Candy was last inspected on Nov 12, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “food contact surface not properly washed”, which has been cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Manhattan restaurant scores 77. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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
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
Mar 12, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
82
May 5, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dirt Candy last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dirt Candy on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dirt Candy?

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

How does Dirt Candy compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Dirt Candy most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Dirt Candy's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is Dirt Candy inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dirt Candy is inspected roughly once per year on average.