WAFELS & DINGES in Upper West Side (Central)
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected May 23, 2025
📍 392 COLUMBUS AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10024 ·
🍽️ American
Overview
Wafels & Dinges on the Upper West Side holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 12 points on its most recent inspection. Across 8 inspections since 2023, the restaurant has received Grade A twice, with one Grade C result on record and no emergency closures.
8
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
WAFELS & DINGES in Upper West Side (Central): Full Inspection History (8 records)
GRADE A
May 23, 2025
— 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.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
F...
GRADE A
Mar 19, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 9
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.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination du...
Mar 19, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
Sep 13, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Second Compliance Inspection
Score: 2
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.
Violations:
10F
Jul 31, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Score: 29
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to ...
Jul 31, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Compliance Inspection
Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability
Violations:
19-10
GRADE C
Jun 30, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 28
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.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and fo...
Jun 16, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 45
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-servi...
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WAFELS & DINGES in Upper West Side (Central): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was WAFELS & DINGES last inspected?
- WAFELS & DINGES was last inspected on May 23, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is WAFELS & DINGES's current health grade?
- WAFELS & DINGES currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has WAFELS & DINGES had?
- WAFELS & DINGES has 8 health inspections on record from June 2023 through May 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at WAFELS & DINGES?
- The worst inspection score recorded at WAFELS & DINGES was 45 points on June 16, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has WAFELS & DINGES ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. WAFELS & DINGES has received a Grade C on 1 inspection. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.