THE HAPPIEST HOUR in West Village
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Dec 2, 2025
📍 121 WEST 10 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10011 ·
🍽️ American
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🚇 Union Square-14th Street, Christopher Street, West 4th Street
Overview
The Happiest Hour in West Village holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, based on an inspection score of 13 points. Across 4 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received Grade A on 2 occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
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Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
THE HAPPIEST HOUR in West Village: Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE A
Dec 2, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Aug 20, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 22
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.
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with p...
Jan 10, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 18
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed indiv...
GRADE A
Sep 22, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 5
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
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THE HAPPIEST HOUR in West Village: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was THE HAPPIEST HOUR last inspected?
- THE HAPPIEST HOUR was last inspected on December 2, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is THE HAPPIEST HOUR's current health grade?
- THE HAPPIEST HOUR currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has THE HAPPIEST HOUR had?
- THE HAPPIEST HOUR has 4 health inspections on record from September 2022 through December 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at THE HAPPIEST HOUR?
- The worst inspection score recorded at THE HAPPIEST HOUR was 22 points on August 20, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has THE HAPPIEST HOUR ever received a Grade C?
- No. THE HAPPIEST HOUR has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.