Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
April 15, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
13 / 0
Dhamaka currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on April 15, 2025 found 2 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 13 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 0 non-critical
Critical
- After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
- Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Latest Inspection Details
April 15, 2025
- Date
- April 15, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 13
- Critical points
- 13
- Non-critical points
- 0
- Violations
- 2 (2 critical, 0 non-critical)
Inspection History
5 inspections
Apr 15, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 14, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 5, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 25, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 13, 2022
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Dhamaka's most recent graded inspection in April 2025 was a A, after a B in March 2024.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Dhamaka's latest score: 13
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dhamaka's current NYC health grade?
Dhamaka currently has a A grade.
When was Dhamaka last inspected?
Dhamaka was last inspected on April 15, 2025.
What was Dhamaka's latest inspection score?
Dhamaka's latest inspection score was 13 points.
How many violations did Dhamaka have in its latest inspection?
Dhamaka had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 0 non-critical violations.
Where is Dhamaka located?
Dhamaka is located at 88 Essex Street in Manhattan, NY 10002.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50108497
Last updated: July 3, 2026