Wafels and Dinges

41 W 40Th St, 0, NY 07002

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Apr 28, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Wafels and Dinges appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 28, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits.

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader NYC restaurant scene, where the average is 72, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 28, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

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

Feb 7, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 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

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

Nov 25, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food worker/food vendor does not wash hands thoroughly after using the toilet, or after coughing, sneezing, smoking, eating, preparing raw foods or otherwise contaminating hands or does not change gloves when required; worker fails to refrain from smoking or being fully clothed in clean outer garments.

04D

10F

Jul 13, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

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

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wafels and Dinges last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wafels and Dinges on file is from Apr 28, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wafels and Dinges?

Across the inspection record, food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Wafels and Dinges.

Has Wafels and Dinges's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Wafels and Dinges 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 Wafels and Dinges 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 Wafels and Dinges inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Wafels and Dinges is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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