La Dong

11 East 17 Street, Manhattan, NY 10003

Southeast Asian

Last inspected: Dec 22, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The inspection history at La Dong is still short, with only two visits logged. La Dong was last inspected on Dec 22, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to six violations per visit.

La Dong's latest score of 55 falls below the Manhattan average of 77. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 22, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 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

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

Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled do not use

09A

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

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

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

Sep 21, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

View 2 violations

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Dong last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Dong on file is from Dec 22, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does La Dong compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

La Dong most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has La Dong's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at La Dong have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at La Dong means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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