Hole in the Wall

37 West 24 Street, Manhattan, NY 10010
American
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
61
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Hole in the Wall has been inspected three times since 2024. The most recent visit was on Jan 13, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F”, which has been cited two times.

Hole in the Wall's latest score of 61 falls below the Manhattan average of 77. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

3
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
61
Dec 3, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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
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
70
May 10, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hole in the Wall last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hole in the Wall on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hole in the Wall?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hole in the Wall.

How does Hole in the Wall compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Hole in the Wall most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Hole in the Wall's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hole in the Wall have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is Hole in the Wall inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hole in the Wall is inspected around two times per year on average.