HAIR OF THE DOG in Lower East Side
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Feb 10, 2026
📍 168 ORCHARD STREET, Manhattan, NY 10002 ·
🍽️ American
Overview
Hair of the Dog on the Lower East Side holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 7 points on its most recent inspection. Across 4 inspections dating back to 2022, the restaurant has received Grade A every time, with no emergency closures on record.
4
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
4
Grade A Inspections
HAIR OF THE DOG in Lower East Side: Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE A
Feb 10, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 7
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
Violations:
06B
GRADE A
Oct 29, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 11
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.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable materia...
GRADE A
May 24, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 4
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.
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused...
GRADE A
Apr 21, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Food contact surface not properly maintained.
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipm...
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HAIR OF THE DOG in Lower East Side: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was HAIR OF THE DOG last inspected?
- HAIR OF THE DOG was last inspected on February 10, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 7 points.
- What is HAIR OF THE DOG's current health grade?
- HAIR OF THE DOG currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has HAIR OF THE DOG had?
- HAIR OF THE DOG has 4 health inspections on record from April 2022 through February 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 4 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at HAIR OF THE DOG?
- The worst inspection score recorded at HAIR OF THE DOG was 11 points on October 29, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has HAIR OF THE DOG ever received a Grade C?
- No. HAIR OF THE DOG has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.