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American · Midtown-Times Square
THE DAWSON health grade & inspection history
23 WEST 45 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10036
12 latest violation-point score
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Apr 15, 2025). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Apr 15, 2025; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Apr 15, 2025Inspection date
2Violations recorded
2Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 02BCritical violation
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 06DCritical violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Score trend
THE DAWSON inspection history
17 fewer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2025 | A | 12 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Dec 10, 2024 | — | 29 | 4 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| May 23, 2023 | A | 12 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| May 24, 2022 | A | 7 | 1 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection |
| Apr 26, 2022 | — | 16 | 3 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial 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.
- 02GRecorded in 3 inspections
Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.
- 04HRecorded in 2 inspections
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Official location
THE DAWSON on the map
Common questions
THE DAWSON inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for THE DAWSON?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Apr 15, 2025. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 12 violation points.
When was THE DAWSON last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Apr 15, 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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