Grade BItalian

Dante

79 MACDOUGAL STREET, Manhattan, 10012

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 4 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (6 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Jan 15, 2026 · New York City health department

Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Critical
Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
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.
Critical
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Critical
A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
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.
Critical

Date	Result	Type	Violations
Jan 15, 2026	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	4 (4 critical)
Mar 11, 2024	Grade B	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	6 (3 critical)
Jan 31, 2024	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	6 (5 critical)

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.

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