Manhattan, NY — Dravida, an Indian restaurant located at 211 1st Avenue in Manhattan, received a score of 42 during a New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) inspection conducted on March 31, 2026. A score of 42 places the restaurant in Grade C territory under the city's restaurant grading system. Inspection data was released by DOHMH on April 3, 2026.
What Inspectors Found
Inspectors documented one non-critical violation during the March 31 visit, related to non-food contact surfaces and equipment. Specifically, the violation was recorded under Code 10F, which covers equipment or surfaces made of unacceptable material, not kept sufficiently clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced, or positioned to allow cleaning on all sides, above, and underneath.
While no critical violations were identified during this inspection, the single non-critical violation resulted in a score of 42 — well above the threshold for a Grade C designation. Non-critical violations, though they do not pose the same immediate public health risk as critical violations, are taken into account in the overall scoring calculation and can significantly affect a restaurant's grade when assessed at higher point values.
Food Safety Context
Under NYC Health Code Article 81, all food service establishments in New York City are subject to unannounced inspections by DOHMH. Each violation identified during an inspection carries a point value; the total points accumulated determine the restaurant's score and corresponding letter grade.
The FDA Food Code, which informs New York City's local regulations, establishes standards for equipment maintenance and cleanliness as part of a broader framework for preventing foodborne illness. Properly maintained non-food contact surfaces — such as shelving, countertops, and the undersides of equipment — reduce the risk of pest harborage, mold growth, and cross-contamination over time.
Inspectors are trained to evaluate not only food handling practices but also the physical condition and accessibility of equipment throughout the establishment. Code 10F violations are commonly cited when inspectors find surfaces that are difficult to clean or have not been maintained to required standards.
Inspection History
Dravida's available inspection record includes the following:
- March 31, 2026: Score 42 (Grade C), violations cited by DOHMH
- April 14, 2026: Score 10 (Grade N)
The April 14 follow-up inspection resulted in a score of 10, recorded as Grade N. The "N" designation is used by DOHMH when a restaurant is undergoing the re-inspection process and a final grade has not yet been issued. A score of 10, if it were to result in a final grade, would fall within Grade A range. The outcome of the grading cycle will be reflected in DOHMH's public records as the process is completed.
The improvement from a score of 42 in March to a score of 10 in April suggests the establishment addressed the conditions identified during the initial inspection.
Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades
New York City uses a letter grading system based on inspection scores to provide the public with accessible information about restaurant sanitary conditions. Current grade definitions are as follows:
- Grade A: Score of 0 to 13 points
- Grade B: Score of 14 to 27 points
- Grade C: Score of 28 points or higher
Restaurants are required to post their most recent grade card in a window or door visible to the public. When a restaurant receives a score that would result in a B or C grade, it has the option to be re-inspected before a final grade is issued. The grade posted must reflect the most recent completed grading cycle.
Inspection records for all New York City restaurants are available to the public through the DOHMH online database at the NYC Open Data portal. Residents can search by restaurant name, address, or cuisine type to review current and historical inspection results.
More About This Restaurant
View the full inspection history for Dravida including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.