What the Falafel Health Inspection Grade
Middle Eastern · 124 Macdougal Street, Manhattan, NY 10012
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
10
Last inspection
December 23, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
0 / 10
What the Falafel currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on December 23, 2025 found 5 violations, for a total score of 10 points.
Latest Violations
0 critical · 5 non-critical
Non-Critical
- Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
- Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled DO NOT USE
- Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
- Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
- 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
December 23, 2025
- Date
- December 23, 2025
- Type
- Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 10
- Critical points
- 0
- Non-critical points
- 10
- Violations
- 5 (0 critical, 5 non-critical)
Inspection History
1 inspection
Dec 23, 2025
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
What the Falafel received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in December 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.
What the Falafel's latest score: 10
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is What the Falafel's current NYC health grade?
What the Falafel currently has a A grade.
When was What the Falafel last inspected?
What the Falafel was last inspected on December 23, 2025.
What was What the Falafel's latest inspection score?
What the Falafel's latest inspection score was 10 points.
How many violations did What the Falafel have in its latest inspection?
What the Falafel had 5 violations in its latest inspection, including 0 critical violations and 5 non-critical violations.
Where is What the Falafel located?
What the Falafel is located at 124 Macdougal Street in Manhattan, NY 10012.
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: 50172779
Last updated: July 3, 2026