What is Hard To Explain's health inspection score?

Hard To Explain has a SafeDine safety score of 70 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Hard To Explain last inspected?

Hard To Explain was last inspected on June 2, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Hard To Explain have?

Hard To Explain has 3 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Hard To Explain safe to eat at?

Hard To Explain has a good safety record with a score of 70/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Hard To Explain serve?

Hard To Explain serves Bottled Beverages cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Hard To Explain

Name: Hard To Explain
Address: 224 EAST 10 STREET, Manhattan, 10003
Rating: 70

224 EAST 10 STREET, Manhattan

Last Inspected: 6/2/2026

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Bottled Beverages•Manhattan

Ranked #965 of 1000 in ManhattanBetter than 33% of bottled beverages restaurants

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1 inspection

Last: Jun 2, 2026

low confidence

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Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issuesHigh Priority

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violationHigh Priority

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-30

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-30 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

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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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Inspection History

1 record on file

1 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Jun 26

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection InspectionLatest

3 High

3 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

10FNon-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.−10
08BGarbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.−10
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.−10

Base deductions−30 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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