The Dawson
23 WEST 45 STREET, Manhattan, 10036
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (1 year ago). Details below.
Last inspected Apr 15, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Apr 15, 2025
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.
CriticalA general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Dec 10, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (4 critical) |
| May 23, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| May 24, 2022 | Grade A | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection | 1 (1 critical) |
| Apr 26, 2022 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 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.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 3 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.
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