Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
5
Last inspection
May 5, 2023
Critical / non-critical points
5 / 0
Helen's currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 5, 2023 found 1 violation, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 5 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 0 non-critical
Critical
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Latest Inspection Details
May 5, 2023
- Date
- May 5, 2023
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 5
- Critical points
- 5
- Non-critical points
- 0
- Violations
- 1 (1 critical, 0 non-critical)
Inspection History
1 inspection
May 5, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Helen's received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in May 2023 with a score of 5.
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.
Helen's's latest score: 5
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Helen's's current NYC health grade?
Helen's currently has a A grade.
When was Helen's last inspected?
Helen's was last inspected on May 5, 2023.
What was Helen's's latest inspection score?
Helen's's latest inspection score was 5 points.
How many violations did Helen's have in its latest inspection?
Helen's had 1 violation in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 0 non-critical violations.
Where is Helen's located?
Helen's is located at 22 9th Avenue 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: 50089704
Last updated: June 26, 2026