DIG INN in Midtown Times Square
Latest: GRADE B
Last inspected Mar 18, 2026
📍 856 8 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10019 ·
🍽️ American
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🚇 Columbus Circle-59th Street
Overview
DIG INN at its Midtown Times Square location holds a current Grade B from NYC DOHMH, with an inspection score of 16 points. The restaurant has 7 inspections on record since 2022, including 1 Grade A result and 2 Grade B results, with no emergency closures.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade B
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
DIG INN in Midtown Times Square: Full Inspection History (7 records)
Mar 18, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or "Grade Pending" card not conspicuously posted or visible to passersby
Violations:
20-05
GRADE B
Jan 9, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 16
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.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Establishment is not free of harbo...
Dec 2, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
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.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
GRADE B
May 8, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 24
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and foll...
Dec 4, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 40
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.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; in...
GRADE A
Aug 31, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liqu...
Aug 2, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 29
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during activ...
DIG INN in Midtown Times Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was DIG INN last inspected?
- DIG INN was last inspected on March 18, 2026 (Grade B).
- What is DIG INN's current health grade?
- DIG INN 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 DIG INN had?
- DIG INN has 7 health inspections on record from August 2022 through March 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at DIG INN?
- The worst inspection score recorded at DIG INN was 40 points on December 4, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has DIG INN ever received a Grade C?
- No. DIG INN has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.