Down the Hatch

175 West 4 Street, Manhattan, NY 10014
American
Last inspected: Dec 12, 2024
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Down the Hatch three times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 12, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Manhattan restaurants. The record reflects steady performance over time.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 12, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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
78
May 23, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
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
90
Jan 3, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. prohibited chemical used/stored. open bait station used.
08C
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Down the Hatch last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Down the Hatch on file is from Dec 12, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Down the Hatch compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Down the Hatch most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Down the Hatch's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Down the Hatch have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Down the Hatch 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 Down the Hatch inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Down the Hatch is inspected roughly once per year on average.