DANTE in Greenwich Village
Latest: GRADE B
Last inspected Jan 15, 2026
📍 79 MACDOUGAL STREET, Manhattan, NY 10012 ·
🍽️ Italian
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🚇 Houston Street, Christopher Street, West 4th Street
Overview
Dante in Greenwich Village currently holds a Grade B from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 22 points on its most recent inspection. Across 6 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received Grade B twice and has no emergency closures on record.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade B
Current Grade
DANTE in Greenwich Village: Full Inspection History (6 records)
Jan 15, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 29
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Violations:
06D
GRADE B
Mar 11, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 22
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.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pes...
Mar 11, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
Jan 31, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 46
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.
Filth flies or food/re...
GRADE B
Nov 25, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 21
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Anti-s...
Jul 14, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 0
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow fli...
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DANTE in Greenwich Village: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was DANTE last inspected?
- DANTE was last inspected on January 15, 2026 (Grade B). The inspection score was 29 points.
- What is DANTE's current health grade?
- DANTE currently holds a Grade B. Grade B indicates a score of 14–27 points. The restaurant must post the B grade and schedule a re-inspection.
- How many health inspections has DANTE had?
- DANTE has 6 health inspections on record from July 2022 through January 2026. Grade B on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at DANTE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at DANTE was 46 points on January 31, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has DANTE ever received a Grade C?
- No. DANTE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.