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Bird Dog: health inspection history

525 Hudson Street, New York City, NY 10014

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Address: 525 Hudson Street, New York City, NY 10014
Borough: Manhattan
Cuisine (as listed): Italian
Most recent grade: Grade Pending issued Jul 16, 2026
Latest inspection: Jul 16, 2026 (Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection)
Records shown: 4 inspections, Feb 1, 2024 to Jul 16, 2026

Across these 4 inspection records, the health department cited 14 violations, of which 8 were flagged critical.

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Inspection history

Jul 16, 2026 Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection

Score: 4Grade: Grade PendingEstablishment re-opened by DOHMH.

10FNot 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.

Jul 9, 2026 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Score: 43Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.

06CCritical Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
04MCritical Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
28-06Not critical Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
06ACritical 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.

Nov 18, 2025 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 25Violations were cited in the following area(s).

06DCritical Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06CCritical Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
04LCritical Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

Feb 1, 2024 Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

Score: 16Violations were cited in the following area(s).

06CCritical Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
10BNot critical Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
06DCritical Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
10ANot critical Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.

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Source: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), “DOHMH New York City Restaurant Inspection Results” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 4, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.