Hidden Lane

129 East 15 Street, Manhattan, NY 10003

American

Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. Hidden Lane was last inspected on Mar 31, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with five violations after nine on the prior visit.

The pattern that stands out is evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so Hidden Lane trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 31, 2026

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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

04L

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

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

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

08A

Nuisance created or allowed to exist. facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.

28-01

Dec 4, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.

View 9 violations

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

04L

05D

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

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

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

“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

20-04

Sign prohibiting smoking or using electronic cigarettes not conspicuously posted.

15-27

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hidden Lane last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hidden Lane on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hidden Lane?

Across the inspection record, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hidden Lane.

How does Hidden Lane compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Hidden Lane most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Hidden Lane's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Hidden Lane have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around five violations compared to about nine previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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