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American · Midtown-Times Square
DIG INN health grade & inspection history
856 8 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10019
11
NYC violation points↓ Lower is better
A 0–13 B 14–27 C 28+
Peer context Lower than 50% of comparable Manhattan inspections Local context Same as the local median
Score from the latest comparable inspection on Jul 22, 2026. The official grade is shown separately and can come from a different represented grading record.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Jul 22, 2026Inspection date
2Violations recorded
1Critical item
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 02BCritical violation
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 10F
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.
Score trend
DIG INN inspection history
5 fewer inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2026 | A | 11 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Mar 18, 2026 | — | — | 1 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection |
| Jan 9, 2025 | B | 16 | 5 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Dec 2, 2024 | — | 13 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| May 8, 2024 | B | 24 | 5 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Dec 4, 2023 | — | 40 | 7 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
Repeat patterns
Recurring violation codes
Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.
- 10FRecorded in 5 inspections
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.
- 02BRecorded in 4 inspections
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 02GRecorded in 2 inspections
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.
Official location
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Common questions
DIG INN inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for DIG INN?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Jul 22, 2026. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 11 violation points.
When was DIG INN last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Jul 22, 2026.
Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?
Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.
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