The Dakota Bar
53 WEST 72 STREET, 10023
American
2127870700
AScore: 11
Last inspected: December 28, 2023
Score Trajectory
Lower score = better. Dots colored by grade.
Inspection History
September 3, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 27
04NFilth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
06CFood, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
10BAnti-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.
10DMechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
10GDishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
December 28, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 11
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
December 4, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 38
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.