Swift Hibernian Lounge

34 East 4 Street, Manhattan, NY 10003

Irish

Last inspected: Apr 8, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Swift Hibernian Lounge has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent report on file is from Apr 8, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average for Manhattan sits at 77, putting Swift Hibernian Lounge on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 8, 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

Aug 20, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

10F

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

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

08A

Oct 18, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations.

View 4 violations

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

04H

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

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

04N

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Swift Hibernian Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Swift Hibernian Lounge on file is from Apr 8, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Swift Hibernian Lounge?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Swift Hibernian Lounge.

How does Swift Hibernian Lounge compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Swift Hibernian Lounge most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Swift Hibernian Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Swift Hibernian Lounge have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Swift Hibernian Lounge 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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