Dorrian's Red Hand

1616 2 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10028

American

Last inspected: Nov 25, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show four inspections at Dorrian's Red Hand stretching back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 25, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions”, which has been cited two times.

Dorrian's Red Hand scores about where you'd expect for a Manhattan restaurant. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 25, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Sep 22, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

8 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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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.

04N

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

04J

Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04K

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Mar 14, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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.

10F

Mar 16, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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02H

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.

02G

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dorrian's Red Hand last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dorrian's Red Hand on file is from Nov 25, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dorrian's Red Hand?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dorrian's Red Hand.

How does Dorrian's Red Hand compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Dorrian's Red Hand most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Dorrian's Red Hand's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Dorrian's Red Hand have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dorrian's Red Hand means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Dorrian's Red Hand inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dorrian's Red Hand is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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