Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
5
Last inspection
June 12, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
5 / 0
The Hairy Lemon currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on June 12, 2025 found 1 violation, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 5 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 0 non-critical
Critical
- Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
Latest Inspection Details
June 12, 2025
- Date
- June 12, 2025
- 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
2 inspections
Jun 12, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 3, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
The Hairy Lemon has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: June 2025 and June 2023. Its latest score was 5, lower than its June 2023 score of 13.
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.
The Hairy Lemon's latest score: 5
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Hairy Lemon's current NYC health grade?
The Hairy Lemon currently has a A grade.
When was The Hairy Lemon last inspected?
The Hairy Lemon was last inspected on June 12, 2025.
What was The Hairy Lemon's latest inspection score?
The Hairy Lemon's latest inspection score was 5 points.
How many violations did The Hairy Lemon have in its latest inspection?
The Hairy Lemon had 1 violation in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 0 non-critical violations.
Where is The Hairy Lemon located?
The Hairy Lemon is located at 28th Avenue B in Manhattan, NY 10009.
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: 50069729
Last updated: June 26, 2026