Hole in the Wall

626 1 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10016
Australian
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
61
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The health department has logged three inspections at Hole in the Wall, the earliest from 2024. Hole in the Wall was last inspected on Jan 7, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

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

“Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Manhattan restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

3
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
61
Sep 3, 2024
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
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
82
May 7, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.
04O
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
“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
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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 7, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” 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 four 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.