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Hilltop Perk

83 Haven Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10032
American
Last inspected: Aug 20, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2025, Hilltop Perk has five inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 20, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

Hilltop Perk's latest score of 82 sits above the Manhattan average of 77. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 20, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
82
Jun 9, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
Jun 6, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
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
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
55
Jun 3, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
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
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
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
47
Apr 24, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
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
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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
55

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hilltop Perk last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hilltop Perk on file is from Aug 20, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hilltop Perk?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Hilltop Perk.

How does Hilltop Perk compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Hilltop Perk's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hilltop Perk have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hilltop Perk 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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