Hags

163 1 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10003
American
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Hags has been inspected three times since 2024. Hags was last inspected on Feb 26, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

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

The pattern that stands out is “after cooking or removal from hot holding”, which has been cited two times.

By comparison, the average Manhattan facility scores 77, putting Hags on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
67
Feb 27, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
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
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
74
Jan 9, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.
03A
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hags last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hags on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hags?

Across the inspection record, “after cooking or removal from hot holding” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hags.

How does Hags compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Hags most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Hags' inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is Hags inspected?

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