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American · Midtown-Times Square
DAVE & BUSTER'S health grade & inspection history
234 WEST 42 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10036
13 latest violation-point score
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Aug 6, 2025). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Aug 6, 2025; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Aug 6, 2025Inspection date
3Violations recorded
1Critical item
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 04NCritical violation
Filth 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.
- 08A
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 10B
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.
Score trend
DAVE & BUSTER'S inspection history
3 more 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2025 | A | 13 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Dec 5, 2023 | A | 10 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Aug 10, 2022 | A | 13 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Re-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.
- 04NRecorded in 2 inspections
Filth 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.
- 08ARecorded in 2 inspections
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 10BRecorded in 2 inspections
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.
Official location
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Common questions
DAVE & BUSTER'S inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for DAVE & BUSTER'S?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Aug 6, 2025. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 13 violation points.
When was DAVE & BUSTER'S last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Aug 6, 2025.
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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