HENRY & THE LIONS in Chelsea Hudson Yards
⚠️ This facility has been closed 7 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jun 25, 2025
📍 405 WEST 23 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10011 ·
🍽️ American
Overview
Henry & the Lions in Chelsea has been subject to 7 emergency closures by NYC DOHMH since 2023, though the restaurant currently holds a Grade A with a score of 12 points. Across 11 inspections between 2023 and 2025, the restaurant has received Grade A twice, with no Grade B or C violations recorded.
11
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
7
Closures
2
Grade A Inspections
HENRY & THE LIONS in Chelsea Hudson Yards: Emergency Closures (7)
HENRY & THE LIONS in Chelsea Hudson Yards: Full Inspection History (11 records)
GRADE A
Jun 25, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable mate...
May 13, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 37
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands o...
GRADE A
Apr 23, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Violations:
02B
GRADE P
Aug 28, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 2
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.
Violations:
10B
🚫 CLOSURE
Aug 25, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 48
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodent...
🚫 CLOSURE
Aug 25, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 48
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric),...
🚫 CLOSURE
Aug 25, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Reopening Inspection
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
🚫 CLOSURE
Aug 23, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 24
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any acti...
🚫 CLOSURE
Aug 23, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 24
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Violations:
04H
🚫 CLOSURE
Aug 17, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 56
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drai...
🚫 CLOSURE
Aug 17, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 56
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not ...
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HENRY & THE LIONS in Chelsea Hudson Yards: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was HENRY & THE LIONS last inspected?
- HENRY & THE LIONS was last inspected on June 25, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is HENRY & THE LIONS's current health grade?
- HENRY & THE LIONS currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has HENRY & THE LIONS been closed by NYC Health?
- HENRY & THE LIONS has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 7 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has HENRY & THE LIONS had?
- HENRY & THE LIONS has 11 health inspections on record from August 2023 through June 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at HENRY & THE LIONS?
- The worst inspection score recorded at HENRY & THE LIONS was 56 points on August 17, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.