Hair of the Dog

168 Orchard Street, Manhattan, NY 10002
American
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Hair of the Dog has been inspected three times since 2023. On Feb 10, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with violation counts hovering near two.

Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
06B
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
82
Oct 29, 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
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
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 24, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hair of the Dog last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hair of the Dog on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hair of the Dog?

Across the inspection record, anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hair of the Dog.

How does Hair of the Dog compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Hair of the Dog most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Hair of the Dog's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Hair of the Dog have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around two per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hair of the Dog 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 Hair of the Dog inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hair of the Dog is inspected roughly once per year on average.