The Dakota Bar

53 West 72 Street, Manhattan, NY 10023
American
Last inspected: Sep 3, 2025
61
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The Dakota Bar appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. On Sep 3, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

“Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

The Dakota Bar's latest score of 61 falls below the Manhattan average of 77. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 3, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 4 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
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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
10D
61
Dec 28, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82
Dec 4, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Dakota Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Dakota Bar on file is from Sep 3, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Dakota Bar?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Dakota Bar.

How does The Dakota Bar compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

The Dakota Bar most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has The Dakota Bar's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Dakota Bar 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 The Dakota Bar 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 The Dakota Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Dakota Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.