Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
January 7, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
11 / 2
The Headless Widow currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on January 7, 2025 found 3 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 13 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
- Hot TCS food item that has been cooked and cooled is being held for service without first being reheated to 165º F or above within 2 hours.
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
January 7, 2025
- Date
- January 7, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 13
- Critical points
- 11
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 3 (2 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Jan 7, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 20, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 17, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
The Headless Widow has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: January 2025 and May 2023. Its latest score remained 13 in both inspections.
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 Headless Widow's latest score: 13
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Headless Widow's current NYC health grade?
The Headless Widow currently has a A grade.
When was The Headless Widow last inspected?
The Headless Widow was last inspected on January 7, 2025.
What was The Headless Widow's latest inspection score?
The Headless Widow's latest inspection score was 13 points.
How many violations did The Headless Widow have in its latest inspection?
The Headless Widow had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is The Headless Widow located?
The Headless Widow is located at 99 1st Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10003.
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: 50090488
Last updated: June 26, 2026