Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
10
Last inspection
April 23, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
6 / 4
Dot's Cafe currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on April 23, 2025 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 10 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-Critical
- 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.
- Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
Latest Inspection Details
April 23, 2025
- Date
- April 23, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 10
- Critical points
- 6
- Non-critical points
- 4
- Violations
- 3 (1 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Apr 23, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 12, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 20, 2024
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Dot's Cafe received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in April 2025 with a score of 10.
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.
Dot's Cafe's latest score: 10
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dot's Cafe's current NYC health grade?
Dot's Cafe currently has a A grade.
When was Dot's Cafe last inspected?
Dot's Cafe was last inspected on April 23, 2025.
What was Dot's Cafe's latest inspection score?
Dot's Cafe's latest inspection score was 10 points.
How many violations did Dot's Cafe have in its latest inspection?
Dot's Cafe had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Dot's Cafe located?
Dot's Cafe is located at 515 West 52nd Street in Manhattan, NY 10019.
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: 50144882
Last updated: July 3, 2026