DOLLY VARDEN in Hell's Kitchen
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Mar 24, 2026
📍 302 WEST 51 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10019 ·
🍽️ American
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🚇 Columbus Circle-59th Street
Overview
Dolly Varden in Hell's Kitchen holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 10 points on its most recent inspection. Across 7 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has earned Grade A twice, with one Grade C result and no emergency closures on record.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
DOLLY VARDEN in Hell's Kitchen: Full Inspection History (7 records)
GRADE A
Mar 24, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
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.
Violations:
10D
GRADE A
Oct 23, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 f...
Sep 28, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 23
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.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects o...
Sep 28, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Compliance Inspection
GRADE C
Feb 10, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 34
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
HACCP plan not approved or approved HACCP plan not maintained on premises.
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry is worn on hands or arms. Fingern...
Feb 10, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Equipment used for ROP not approved by the Department
Violations:
28-04
Jul 21, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 42
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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.
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DOLLY VARDEN in Hell's Kitchen: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was DOLLY VARDEN last inspected?
- DOLLY VARDEN was last inspected on March 24, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 10 points.
- What is DOLLY VARDEN's current health grade?
- DOLLY VARDEN currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has DOLLY VARDEN had?
- DOLLY VARDEN has 7 health inspections on record from July 2022 through March 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at DOLLY VARDEN?
- The worst inspection score recorded at DOLLY VARDEN was 42 points on July 21, 2022. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has DOLLY VARDEN ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. DOLLY VARDEN has received a Grade C on 1 inspection. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.