Hudson BAR & Books Health Inspection Grade
American · 636 Hudson Street, Manhattan, NY 10014
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
December 18, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
10 / 3
Hudson BAR & Books currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on December 18, 2025 found 2 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 13 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
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
December 18, 2025
- Date
- December 18, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 13
- Critical points
- 10
- Non-critical points
- 3
- Violations
- 2 (1 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
Dec 18, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 29, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Hudson BAR & Books has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: December 2025 and November 2023. Its latest score was 13, slightly higher than its November 2023 score of 7.
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.
Hudson BAR & Books's latest score: 13
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hudson BAR & Books's current NYC health grade?
Hudson BAR & Books currently has a A grade.
When was Hudson BAR & Books last inspected?
Hudson BAR & Books was last inspected on December 18, 2025.
What was Hudson BAR & Books's latest inspection score?
Hudson BAR & Books's latest inspection score was 13 points.
How many violations did Hudson BAR & Books have in its latest inspection?
Hudson BAR & Books had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Hudson BAR & Books located?
Hudson BAR & Books is located at 636 Hudson 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: 40573715
Last updated: June 26, 2026