DANCING CRANE CAFE in Central Park
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Feb 26, 2026
📍 830 5 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10065 ·
🍽️ American
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🚇 Lexington Ave-59th Street
Overview
Dancing Crane Cafe in Central Park holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 7 points on its most recent inspection. The restaurant has received Grade A on all 4 inspections conducted between 2022 and 2026, with no emergency closures on record.
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Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
4
Grade A Inspections
DANCING CRANE CAFE in Central Park: Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE A
Feb 26, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 7
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.
Violations:
10F
GRADE A
Oct 30, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 9
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
GRADE A
May 18, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 6
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where require...
GRADE A
Apr 19, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 7
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly ...
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DANCING CRANE CAFE in Central Park: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was DANCING CRANE CAFE last inspected?
- DANCING CRANE CAFE was last inspected on February 26, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 7 points.
- What is DANCING CRANE CAFE's current health grade?
- DANCING CRANE CAFE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has DANCING CRANE CAFE had?
- DANCING CRANE CAFE has 4 health inspections on record from April 2022 through February 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 4 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at DANCING CRANE CAFE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at DANCING CRANE CAFE was 9 points on October 30, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has DANCING CRANE CAFE ever received a Grade C?
- No. DANCING CRANE CAFE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.