What is What The Falafel's health inspection score?

What The Falafel has a SafeDine safety score of 75 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was What The Falafel last inspected?

What The Falafel was last inspected on December 23, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does What The Falafel have?

What The Falafel has 5 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is What The Falafel safe to eat at?

What The Falafel has a good safety record with a score of 75/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does What The Falafel serve?

What The Falafel serves Middle Eastern cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

What The Falafel

Name: What The Falafel
Address: 124 MACDOUGAL STREET, Manhattan, 10012
Rating: 75

124 MACDOUGAL STREET, Manhattan

Last Inspected: 12/23/2025

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Middle Eastern•Manhattan

Ranked #962 of 1000 in ManhattanBetter than 80% of middle eastern restaurants

Unknown

1 inspection

Last: Dec 23, 2025

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Food labeling

Food not properly labeled or dated

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-25

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-25 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

Latest

100% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

124 MACDOUGAL STREET, Manhattan, NY 10012

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Inspection History

1 record on file

1 Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

Dec 25

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection InspectionLatestViolations were cited in the following area(s).

5 Med

5 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

10HSingle service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.−5
09CDesign, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.−5
10BAnti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.−5
09ASwollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled DO NOT USE−5
08CPesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.−5

Base deductions−25 pts

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Data source: NYC DOHMH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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