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Little Hen: health inspection history
155 Bleecker Street, New York City, NY 10012
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- Address
- 155 Bleecker Street, New York City, NY 10012
- Borough
- Manhattan
- Cuisine (as listed)
- American
- Most recent grade
- Grade A issued Feb 4, 2026
- Latest inspection
- Feb 4, 2026 (Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection)
- Records shown
- 4 inspections, Aug 12, 2024 to Feb 4, 2026
Across these 4 inspection records, the health department cited 13 violations, of which 5 were flagged critical. The score behind its most recent letter grade was 10 points. Among 401 graded restaurants in ZIP 10012, the median score behind the latest grade is 11 points. In New York City, lower scores are better.
Inspection history
Feb 4, 2026 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 10Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 05DCritical No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
Dec 19, 2025 Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Score: not recordedViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 28-01Not critical Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
- 19-07Not critical Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straws.
Dec 19, 2025 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 59Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- 09CNot critical Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
- 04LCritical Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 10GNot critical Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
- 28-05Not critical Food adulterated or misbranded. Adulterated or misbranded food possessed, being manufactured, produced, packed, sold, offered for sale, delivered or given away
- 06FCritical Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
- 06DCritical Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 04HCritical Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
- 08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Aug 12, 2024 Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 5Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 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.
- 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.
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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.