Manhattan, NY — Crepe House, located at 103 Dyckman Street in the Inwood neighborhood of Manhattan, was closed by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) following an inspection conducted on May 11, 2026. Inspectors recorded a score of 52, placing the establishment in C-grade territory, and cited one critical violation related to food adulteration or contamination. The closure data was released by DOHMH on May 15, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

During the May 11 inspection, DOHMH inspectors identified one critical violation under Code 04H: raw, cooked, or prepared food was found to be adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with the establishment's Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) plan.

This type of violation is classified as critical because it represents a direct risk to public health. Under NYC Health Code Article 81, food service establishments are required to handle, store, and prepare food in ways that prevent contamination at every stage — from receiving and storage through cooking and service. A failure at any point in that chain, particularly one that results in adulterated or cross-contaminated product reaching customers, is treated with elevated urgency by inspectors.

Inspectors noted that violations requiring immediate action were addressed at the time of the inspection. No non-critical violations were recorded during this visit.

Food Safety Context

Code 04H violations fall under the broader framework of HACCP compliance, a science-based system developed to identify and control biological, chemical, and physical hazards in food production. The FDA Food Code — which informs New York City's local health regulations — requires that food establishments maintain written HACCP plans and follow them consistently.

When inspectors find that food does not meet these standards — whether due to improper temperature control, cross-contamination between raw and ready-to-eat items, or failure to discard food that no longer meets safety thresholds — the violation is recorded as critical. A single critical violation of this type can carry significant point weight in NYC's scoring system.

Under NYC Health Code Article 81, the DOHMH is authorized to order the immediate closure of any establishment where conditions pose a public health hazard. When a closure order is issued, the establishment must correct all cited conditions before it can reopen. In many cases, a re-inspection is scheduled within days to verify that corrective actions have been taken.

A score of 52 is well above the C-grade threshold and reflects a substantial departure from the standards required to maintain routine operation.

Inspection History

Crepe House's prior inspection record shows a significant shift from its most recent previous visit:

  • April 17, 2025: Score 12 (Grade A)
  • May 11, 2026: Score 52 (Grade C), closed by DOHMH

The restaurant received a Grade A — the highest available — during its April 2025 inspection, with a score of 12, which falls within the lowest-risk range. The jump to a score of 52 and a subsequent closure order in the May 2026 inspection represents a marked change in conditions documented by inspectors over that period.

Prior compliance does not preclude future violations, and inspectors evaluate conditions as they exist at the time of each visit.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City's restaurant grading system converts inspection scores into letter grades that must be publicly posted at the establishment. The grades are defined as follows:

  • A: Score of 0–13 points (lowest violation severity)
  • B: Score of 14–27 points (moderate violation severity)
  • C: Score of 28 or more points (higher violation severity)

The lower the score, the fewer or less severe the violations found during inspection. A score of 52 falls well into C-grade range. When an establishment is closed by order of the DOHMH, a grade card may not be posted until the establishment has been re-inspected and cleared to reopen.

Scores are cumulative — each violation carries a point value based on its classification and severity, and those points are added together to produce the final inspection score.

Additional Resources

Members of the public can look up inspection records for any NYC restaurant through the DOHMH's online restaurant inspection database at the NYC Open Data portal. Inspection results — including violation codes, scores, and closure actions — are public record and are updated as new inspections are completed.

Diners with questions or concerns about a food service establishment can also contact 311 to submit a complaint or request information from the DOHMH.

More About This Restaurant

View the full inspection history for Crepe House including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.