Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
April 14, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
11 / 2
Dear Irving currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on April 14, 2026 found 3 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 13 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- Food, 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.
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.
Latest Inspection Details
April 14, 2026
- Date
- April 14, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 13
- Critical points
- 11
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 3 (2 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
Apr 14, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 12, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Dear Irving has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: April 2026 and September 2024. Its latest score was 13, slightly higher than its September 2024 score of 12.
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.
Dear Irving's latest score: 13
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dear Irving's current NYC health grade?
Dear Irving currently has a A grade.
When was Dear Irving last inspected?
Dear Irving was last inspected on April 14, 2026.
What was Dear Irving's latest inspection score?
Dear Irving's latest inspection score was 13 points.
How many violations did Dear Irving have in its latest inspection?
Dear Irving had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Dear Irving located?
Dear Irving is located at 55 Irving Place in Manhattan, NY 10003.
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: 50009923
Last updated: June 26, 2026