Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
April 15, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
11 / 2
Ear Inn currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on April 15, 2025 found 3 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 13 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-Critical
- Non-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.
Latest Inspection Details
April 15, 2025
- Date
- April 15, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 13
- Critical points
- 11
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 3 (2 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
5 inspections
Apr 15, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Feb 11, 2025
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 7, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 14, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 28, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Ear Inn's most recent graded inspection in April 2025 was a A, after a C in August 2023.
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.
Ear Inn's latest score: 13
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ear Inn's current NYC health grade?
Ear Inn currently has a A grade.
When was Ear Inn last inspected?
Ear Inn was last inspected on April 15, 2025.
What was Ear Inn's latest inspection score?
Ear Inn's latest inspection score was 13 points.
How many violations did Ear Inn have in its latest inspection?
Ear Inn had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Ear Inn located?
Ear Inn is located at 326 Spring Street in Manhattan, NY 10013.
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: 40370168
Last updated: June 26, 2026