Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
8
Last inspection
May 19, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
8 / 0
Thelewala currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 19, 2026 found 1 violation, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 8 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 0 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
May 19, 2026
- Date
- May 19, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 8
- Critical points
- 8
- Non-critical points
- 0
- Violations
- 1 (1 critical, 0 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
May 19, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 18, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Feb 6, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Thelewala has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: May 2026 and December 2024. Its latest score was 8, lower than its December 2024 score of 13.
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.
Thelewala's latest score: 8
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thelewala's current NYC health grade?
Thelewala currently has a A grade.
When was Thelewala last inspected?
Thelewala was last inspected on May 19, 2026.
What was Thelewala's latest inspection score?
Thelewala's latest inspection score was 8 points.
How many violations did Thelewala have in its latest inspection?
Thelewala had 1 violation in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 0 non-critical violations.
Where is Thelewala located?
Thelewala is located at 112 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: 50046379
Last updated: June 26, 2026