Hard to Explain

224 East 10 Street, Manhattan, NY 10003

Bottled Beverages

Last inspected: Aug 23, 2023

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Hard to Explain has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The most recent visit was on Aug 23, 2023. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Note that Hard to Explain's inspection history hasn't been updated since Aug 23, 2023; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.

Across the inspection history, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 23, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 critical violation.

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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

Aug 1, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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06C

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

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

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

Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.

08B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hard to Explain last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hard to Explain on file is from Aug 23, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hard to Explain?

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

How does Hard to Explain compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Hard to Explain most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Hard to Explain's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Hard to Explain have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hard to Explain means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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