The Happiest Hour Health Inspection Grade
American · 121 West 10th Street, Manhattan, NY 10011
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
December 2, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
13 / 0
The Happiest Hour currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on December 2, 2025 found 2 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 13 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 0 non-critical
Critical
- Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
- Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Latest Inspection Details
December 2, 2025
- Date
- December 2, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 13
- Critical points
- 13
- Non-critical points
- 0
- Violations
- 2 (2 critical, 0 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Dec 2, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 20, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 10, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
The Happiest Hour received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in December 2025 with a 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 Happiest Hour's latest score: 13
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Happiest Hour's current NYC health grade?
The Happiest Hour currently has a A grade.
When was The Happiest Hour last inspected?
The Happiest Hour was last inspected on December 2, 2025.
What was The Happiest Hour's latest inspection score?
The Happiest Hour's latest inspection score was 13 points.
How many violations did The Happiest Hour have in its latest inspection?
The Happiest Hour had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 0 non-critical violations.
Where is The Happiest Hour located?
The Happiest Hour is located at 121 West 10th Street in Manhattan, NY 10011.
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: 41279509
Last updated: June 26, 2026