HIBACHI LAB in Greenwich Village
Latest: GRADE N
Last inspected Dec 17, 2025
Overview
Hibachi Lab in Greenwich Village received a Grade C on its most recent NYC DOHMH inspection in 2025, scoring 28 points. The restaurant has 12 inspections on record from 2025 with no emergency closures, though this is the first graded result in its inspection history.
12
Inspections on Record
Grade N
Current Grade
HIBACHI LAB in Greenwich Village: Full Inspection History (12 records)
GRADE N
Dec 17, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 28
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.
Lighting inadequate; p...
GRADE N
Dec 17, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 28
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.
Lighting inadequate; p...
GRADE N
Dec 17, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 28
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.
Lighting inadequate; p...
Dec 17, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Lighting inadequate; permanent lighting not provided in food preparation areas, ware washing areas, and storage rooms. Shatterproof bulb or shield to prevent broken glass from falling into food or onto surfaces, not installed.
GRADE N
Dec 17, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 28
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Violations:
06E
Dec 17, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Violations:
20-08
GRADE N
Dec 17, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 28
Lighting inadequate; permanent lighting not provided in food preparation areas, ware washing areas, and storage rooms. Shatterproof bulb or shield to prevent broken glass from falling into food or onto surfaces, not installed.
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, co...
Dec 17, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Violations:
20-08
GRADE N
Dec 17, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 28
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Violations:
04A
Dec 17, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Violations:
20-08
GRADE N
Dec 17, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 28
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.
Violations:
06C
Dec 17, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Violations:
20-08
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HIBACHI LAB in Greenwich Village: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was HIBACHI LAB last inspected?
- HIBACHI LAB was last inspected on December 17, 2025 (Grade N). The inspection score was 28 points.
- What is HIBACHI LAB's current health grade?
- HIBACHI LAB currently holds a Grade N.
- How many health inspections has HIBACHI LAB had?
- HIBACHI LAB has 12 health inspections on record.
- What was the worst inspection score at HIBACHI LAB?
- The worst inspection score recorded at HIBACHI LAB was 28 points on December 17, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has HIBACHI LAB ever received a Grade C?
- No. HIBACHI LAB has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.