Lion's Head Tavern Health Inspection Grade
American · 995 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10025
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
June 3, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
12 / 0
Lion's Head Tavern currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on June 3, 2025 found 2 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 12 points.
Latest Violations
2 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.
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Latest Inspection Details
June 3, 2025
- Date
- June 3, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 12
- Critical points
- 12
- Non-critical points
- 0
- Violations
- 2 (2 critical, 0 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Jun 3, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Feb 15, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 19, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Lion's Head Tavern's most recent graded inspection in June 2025 was a A, after a C in September 2022.
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.
Lion's Head Tavern's latest score: 12
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lion's Head Tavern's current NYC health grade?
Lion's Head Tavern currently has a A grade.
When was Lion's Head Tavern last inspected?
Lion's Head Tavern was last inspected on June 3, 2025.
What was Lion's Head Tavern's latest inspection score?
Lion's Head Tavern's latest inspection score was 12 points.
How many violations did Lion's Head Tavern have in its latest inspection?
Lion's Head Tavern had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 0 non-critical violations.
Where is Lion's Head Tavern located?
Lion's Head Tavern is located at 995 Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10025.
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: 50080071
Last updated: June 26, 2026