Down the Hatch Health Inspection Grade
American · 175 West 4th Street, Manhattan, NY 10014
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
5
Last inspection
May 18, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
0 / 5
Down the Hatch currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 18, 2026 found 1 violation, for a total score of 5 points.
Latest Violations
0 critical · 1 non-critical
Non-Critical
- Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Latest Inspection Details
May 18, 2026
- Date
- May 18, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 5
- Critical points
- 0
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 1 (0 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
May 18, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 12, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 23, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Down the Hatch has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: May 2026 and December 2024. Its latest score was 5, lower than its December 2024 score of 12.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Down the Hatch's latest score: 5
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Down the Hatch's current NYC health grade?
Down the Hatch currently has a A grade.
When was Down the Hatch last inspected?
Down the Hatch was last inspected on May 18, 2026.
What was Down the Hatch's latest inspection score?
Down the Hatch's latest inspection score was 5 points.
How many violations did Down the Hatch have in its latest inspection?
Down the Hatch had 1 violation in its latest inspection, including 0 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Down the Hatch located?
Down the Hatch is located at 175 West 4th Street in Manhattan, NY 10014.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 40393519
Last updated: June 26, 2026