Coffee/Tea · New York City, NY

Dancing Crane Express (Arsenal)

830 5 Avenue

Last inspected Feb 26, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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A Grade

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When was Dancing Crane Express (Arsenal) last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Feb 26, 2026. The result listed by NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene was “Grade A” (official score 10).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 1 violation recorded, including 1 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 2 inspections on record, from Apr 18, 2024 to Feb 26, 2026.
Has Dancing Crane Express (Arsenal) ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Apr 18, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

2 inspections

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Feb 26, 2026

A Grade

Official score: 10 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 05DHandwashing

Official Wording

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Apr 18, 2024

A Grade

Official score: 7 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode 09EHandwashing

Official Wording

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official Wording

Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Apr 18, 2024 · Original Source

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