Horn's Hook Tavern

1589 1 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10028

Failed · Nov 2, 2026 Directions
69
Poor BiteKarma score 69 out of 100
How the BiteKarma score works

Each routine inspection starts at 100 and loses 7 points for every critical violation and 2 for every other one, half again as much when the same problem was cited at one of the two inspections before. A failed inspection counts as 69 at most. The score averages the five newest routine inspections, with the most recent counting most, and stays below 70 for 90 days after a fail unless the restaurant passes again. 90 and up is excellent, 80s good, 70s fair, and below 70 poor.

At a glance

  • Passed 2 of 4 graded inspections since 2021.
  • Keeps coming up: 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., cited 2 times, plus 2 other repeat issues.
  • Last inspected Nov 2, 2026: failed with 4 violations, 2 critical.
  • 3 critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 4 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Failed Nov 2

    Cycle Inspection

    4 violations, 2 critical
    • Critical Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
    • Critical 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.
    • Minor 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.
    • Minor Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
  3. 2024
  4. Passed Nov 7

    Cycle Inspection

    1 violation, 1 critical
    • Critical Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored
  5. 2023
  6. Failed Apr 5

    Cycle Inspection

    5 violations, 2 critical
    • Critical Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140°F
    • Critical Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas
    • Minor Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used
    • Minor Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests
    • Minor Nonfood-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
  7. 2021
  8. Passed Dec 8

    Pre-permit (Operational)

    4 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Wiping cloths soiled or not stored in sanitizing solution
    • Minor Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. Prohibited chemical used/stored. Open bait station used
    • Minor Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly
    • Minor Thawing procedures improper

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