Downstein Dining Hall @ Nyu

5 University Place, Manhattan, NY 10003
American
Last inspected: Oct 16, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Downstein Dining Hall @ Nyu has been inspected three times since 2023. The most recent report on file is from Oct 16, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with violation counts hovering near two.

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material comes up most often, recorded one time in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Manhattan restaurant scores 77. The record reflects steady performance over time.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 16, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
90
May 6, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
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
86
Sep 27, 2023
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Downstein Dining Hall @ Nyu last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Downstein Dining Hall @ Nyu on file is from Oct 16, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Downstein Dining Hall @ Nyu?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Downstein Dining Hall @ Nyu.

How does Downstein Dining Hall @ Nyu compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Downstein Dining Hall @ Nyu most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Downstein Dining Hall @ Nyu's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Downstein Dining Hall @ Nyu have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around two per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Downstein Dining Hall @ Nyu 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 Downstein Dining Hall @ Nyu inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Downstein Dining Hall @ Nyu is inspected roughly once per year on average.