DHAMAKA in Lower East Side
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Apr 15, 2025
📍 88 ESSEX STREET, Manhattan, NY 10002 ·
🍽️ Indian
Overview
Dhamaka in the Lower East Side holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, based on 5 inspections between 2022 and 2025. The restaurant received a Grade B on one prior inspection but has no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
DHAMAKA in Lower East Side: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
Apr 15, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solu...
Jan 14, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 43
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or withi...
GRADE B
Mar 5, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 25
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
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 s...
Jan 25, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 7
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 flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area...
Oct 13, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 24
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
No hand washin...
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DHAMAKA in Lower East Side: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was DHAMAKA last inspected?
- DHAMAKA was last inspected on April 15, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is DHAMAKA's current health grade?
- DHAMAKA currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has DHAMAKA had?
- DHAMAKA has 5 health inspections on record from October 2022 through April 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at DHAMAKA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at DHAMAKA was 43 points on January 14, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has DHAMAKA ever received a Grade C?
- No. DHAMAKA has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.