Hair of the Dog Health Inspection Grade
American · 168 Orchard Street, Manhattan, NY 10002
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
7
Last inspection
February 10, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
5 / 2
Hair of the Dog currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on February 10, 2026 found 2 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 7 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
Non-Critical
- Anti-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.
Latest Inspection Details
February 10, 2026
- Date
- February 10, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 7
- Critical points
- 5
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 2 (1 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Feb 10, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 29, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 24, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Hair of the Dog has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: February 2026 and October 2024. Its latest score was 7, lower than its October 2024 score of 11.
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.
Hair of the Dog's latest score: 7
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hair of the Dog's current NYC health grade?
Hair of the Dog currently has a A grade.
When was Hair of the Dog last inspected?
Hair of the Dog was last inspected on February 10, 2026.
What was Hair of the Dog's latest inspection score?
Hair of the Dog's latest inspection score was 7 points.
How many violations did Hair of the Dog have in its latest inspection?
Hair of the Dog had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Hair of the Dog located?
Hair of the Dog is located at 168 Orchard Street in Manhattan, NY 10002.
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: 41629167
Last updated: June 26, 2026