Hill and Bay

581 2 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10016
American
Last inspected: Nov 6, 2025
58
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. Hill and Bay was last inspected on Nov 6, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The last inspection found five violations, up from two the time before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been food contact surface not properly washed, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so Hill and Bay trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 6, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
58
Aug 24, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hill and Bay last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hill and Bay on file is from Nov 6, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hill and Bay?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hill and Bay.

How does Hill and Bay compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Hill and Bay most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Hill and Bay's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Hill and Bay have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around five more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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