DIRT CANDY in Lower East Side
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Nov 12, 2025
📍 86 ALLEN STREET, Manhattan, NY 10002 ·
🍽️ Vegetarian
Overview
Dirt Candy on the Lower East Side holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 7 points on its most recent inspection. The vegetarian restaurant has received Grade A on both of its inspections since 2023, with no emergency closures on record.
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Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
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Grade A Inspections
DIRT CANDY in Lower East Side: Full Inspection History (3 records)
GRADE A
Nov 12, 2025
— 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 or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility...
GRADE A
Mar 12, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 9
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.
May 5, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 17
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or no...
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DIRT CANDY in Lower East Side: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was DIRT CANDY last inspected?
- DIRT CANDY was last inspected on November 12, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 7 points.
- What is DIRT CANDY's current health grade?
- DIRT CANDY currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has DIRT CANDY had?
- DIRT CANDY has 3 health inspections on record from May 2023 through November 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at DIRT CANDY?
- The worst inspection score recorded at DIRT CANDY was 17 points on May 5, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has DIRT CANDY ever received a Grade C?
- No. DIRT CANDY has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.