What is The Hairy Lemon's health inspection score?

The Hairy Lemon has a SafeDine safety score of 78 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was The Hairy Lemon last inspected?

The Hairy Lemon was last inspected on June 12, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does The Hairy Lemon have?

The Hairy Lemon has 1 total violation across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is The Hairy Lemon safe to eat at?

The Hairy Lemon has a good safety record with a score of 78/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does The Hairy Lemon serve?

The Hairy Lemon serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

The Hairy Lemon

Name: The Hairy Lemon
Address: 28 AVENUE B, Manhattan, 10009
Rating: 78

28 AVENUE B, Manhattan

Last inspected 12mo ago

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0Good

American•Manhattan

Ranked #965 of 1000 in ManhattanBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Unknown

1 inspection

Last: Jun 12, 2025

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

12 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-22

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

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.

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28 AVENUE B, Manhattan, NY 10009

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Inspection History

1 record on file

1 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Jun 25

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection InspectionLatestViolations were cited in the following area(s).

1 High

1 total1 risk factor

85/100inspection score

−10 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

04JProperly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.Risk Factor−10

Base deductions−10 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 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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