DH NOODLES/WHALE TEA in Morningside Heights
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Nov 13, 2025
📍 1268 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10027
Overview
DH Noodles/Whale Tea in Morningside Heights currently holds a Grade Z from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 20 points from 3 inspections conducted in 2025. The restaurant has no emergency closures on record.
3
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
DH NOODLES/WHALE TEA in Morningside Heights: Full Inspection History (3 records)
GRADE Z
Nov 13, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 20
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
Food, supplies, or ...
Sep 17, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 38
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or accepta...
Jul 8, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 16
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow preventi...
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DH NOODLES/WHALE TEA in Morningside Heights: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was DH NOODLES/WHALE TEA last inspected?
- DH NOODLES/WHALE TEA was last inspected on November 13, 2025 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 20 points.
- What is DH NOODLES/WHALE TEA's current health grade?
- DH NOODLES/WHALE TEA currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many health inspections has DH NOODLES/WHALE TEA had?
- DH NOODLES/WHALE TEA has 3 health inspections on record from July 2025 through November 2025.
- What was the worst inspection score at DH NOODLES/WHALE TEA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at DH NOODLES/WHALE TEA was 38 points on September 17, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has DH NOODLES/WHALE TEA ever received a Grade C?
- No. DH NOODLES/WHALE TEA has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.