Dancing Crane Cafe
830 5 AVENUE, Manhattan, 10065
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (5 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Feb 26, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Feb 26, 2026
Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
CriticalA cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
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.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Oct 30, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| May 18, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 41 rodent inspections on record, 33 finding rat activity.
- 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.
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