Grade AChinese/Cuban

La Dinastia

145 WEST 72 STREET, Manhattan, 10023

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (10 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Oct 6, 2025 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Oct 6, 2025

  • Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

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

    Critical
  • 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

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Oct 6, 2025Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection2 (2 critical)
Jun 13, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection1
Jun 3, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection6 (4 critical)
Mar 19, 2024Grade BCycle Inspection / Re-inspection2 (2 critical)
Jun 22, 2023Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection6 (4 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

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

  • 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
  • 3×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
  • 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
  • 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.

Around this address

City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.

  • 16 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.

Check any restaurant before you go

Radius puts New York City’s inspection record in your pocket, in plain English.

Looking for something else in New York City? Browse New York City inspections.