THE CLAM in West Village
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jun 3, 2026
📍 420 HUDSON STREET, Manhattan, NY 10014 ·
🍽️ American
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🚇 Houston Street, Christopher Street, West 4th Street
Overview
The Clam in West Village holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 8 points on its most recent inspection in 2024. Across 4 inspections dating back to 2022, the restaurant has received Grade A on all occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
4
Grade A Inspections
THE CLAM in West Village: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
Jun 3, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Violations:
09C
GRADE A
Oct 16, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 8
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility...
GRADE A
May 10, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 2
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.
Violations:
10F
GRADE A
Mar 1, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 7
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Violations:
04H
Jan 26, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 9
Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
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THE CLAM in West Village: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was THE CLAM last inspected?
- THE CLAM was last inspected on June 3, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is THE CLAM's current health grade?
- THE CLAM currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has THE CLAM had?
- THE CLAM has 5 health inspections on record from January 2022 through June 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 4 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at THE CLAM?
- The worst inspection score recorded at THE CLAM was 13 points on June 3, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has THE CLAM ever received a Grade C?
- No. THE CLAM has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.