Bird Dog

525 Hudson Street, Manhattan, NY 10014
Italian
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025
61
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The inspection history at Bird Dog is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent report on file is from Nov 18, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Bird Dog's latest score of 61 falls below the Manhattan average of 77. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 18, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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.
06C
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
61
Feb 1, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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.
06C
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.
10B
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
10A
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bird Dog last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bird Dog on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bird Dog?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bird Dog.

How does Bird Dog compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Bird Dog most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Bird Dog's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bird Dog have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Bird Dog means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.