Manhattan, NY — Dyckman Bar, an American restaurant located at 221 Dyckman Street in the Inwood neighborhood of Manhattan, received a score of 39 on a New York City health inspection, placing it in Grade C territory. The inspection, conducted on September 17, 2024, identified one critical violation related to improper food temperature control.

The inspection data was released by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) on March 6, 2026, as part of the agency's routine publication of restaurant inspection records.

What Inspectors Found

During the inspection, DOHMH inspectors cited Dyckman Bar for one critical violation:

  • Hot TCS food not held at or above 140 °F (Violation Code 02B): Inspectors documented that hot time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food items were not being maintained at the required minimum temperature of 140 °F. TCS foods include items such as cooked meats, poultry, seafood, dairy products, cooked vegetables, and other foods that require temperature control to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria.

No non-critical violations were recorded during this inspection. However, the single critical violation alone resulted in a score of 39 points, which is well above the 28-point threshold for a Grade C designation.

Food Safety Context

Temperature control is one of the most fundamental principles of food safety. According to the FDA Food Code, the temperature range between 41 °F and 140 °F is commonly referred to as the "danger zone," where bacteria can multiply rapidly in food. Hot TCS foods must be held at 140 °F or above to prevent bacterial growth that can lead to foodborne illness.

NYC Health Code Article 81 establishes the regulatory framework for food service establishments in the city and mandates that all restaurants maintain proper temperature controls for potentially hazardous foods. Violations of temperature holding requirements are classified as critical because they represent conditions that are more likely to directly contribute to foodborne illness.

The DOHMH inspection program assigns point values to violations based on their severity. Critical violations carry higher point values than general violations, which explains how a single critical finding can result in a score significant enough to place a restaurant in Grade C range.

The action recorded for this inspection noted that violations were cited in the identified area. No closure order was issued at the time of inspection.

Inspection History

No prior inspection history is available in the DOHMH database for Dyckman Bar at this location. This could indicate that the September 2024 inspection was the establishment's first recorded inspection cycle, or that the restaurant may have opened or changed ownership relatively recently prior to the inspection date.

Restaurants in New York City are typically inspected at least once per annual cycle, and new establishments receive an initial inspection within a defined period after opening.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City's restaurant grading system, administered by the DOHMH, assigns letter grades based on the total number of violation points accumulated during an inspection:

  • Grade A: 0 to 13 points — indicates the fewest violations
  • Grade B: 14 to 27 points — indicates moderate violations
  • Grade C: 28 or more points — indicates the most significant violations

Dyckman Bar's score of 39 places it in the Grade C category. Restaurants that receive a Grade B or C on an initial inspection have the opportunity to request a re-inspection and an administrative tribunal hearing to contest the grade. Restaurants may post a "Grade Pending" sign while awaiting adjudication.

All New York City restaurant inspection results are public record and can be accessed through the DOHMH website and the NYC Open Data portal. Consumers can search for any restaurant's inspection history, view specific violations cited, and track grade changes over time.

The inspection data referenced in this article was conducted on September 17, 2024, and published by DOHMH on March 6, 2026. Readers should note that conditions at any restaurant may have changed since the date of inspection, and subsequent inspections or corrective actions may have occurred in the interim period.

More About This Restaurant

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