THE DAWSON in Midtown Times Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Apr 15, 2025
📍 23 WEST 45 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10036 ·
🍽️ American
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🚇 Times Square-42nd Street, Grand Central-42nd Street
Overview
The Dawson in Midtown Times Square holds a Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 12 points on its most recent inspection. Across 5 inspections between 2022 and 2025, the restaurant has received Grade A on all occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
THE DAWSON in Midtown Times Square: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
Apr 15, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Dec 10, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 29
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 active necessary preparation.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cros...
GRADE A
May 23, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
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
May 24, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 7
Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.
Violations:
02G
Apr 26, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 16
Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not dis...
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THE DAWSON in Midtown Times Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was THE DAWSON last inspected?
- THE DAWSON was last inspected on April 15, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is THE DAWSON's current health grade?
- THE DAWSON currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has THE DAWSON had?
- THE DAWSON has 5 health inspections on record from April 2022 through April 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at THE DAWSON?
- The worst inspection score recorded at THE DAWSON was 29 points on December 10, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has THE DAWSON ever received a Grade C?
- No. THE DAWSON has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.