Hi-Note

188 Avenue B, Manhattan, NY 10009

American

Last inspected: Jan 2, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Hi-Note appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 2, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

“Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average is 77, putting Hi-Note squarely in typical territory. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 2, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 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

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

08A

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

09C

Aug 1, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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04N

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

08A

Jul 18, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

04L

04N

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

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hi-Note last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hi-Note on file is from Jan 2, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hi-Note?

Across the inspection record, “filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hi-Note.

How does Hi-Note compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Hi-Note most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Hi-Note's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hi-Note 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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