The Grey Dog

90 University Place, Manhattan, NY 10003
American
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged six inspections at The Grey Dog, the earliest from 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 28, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with violation counts hovering near two.

The Grey Dog scores about where you'd expect for a Manhattan restaurant. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
74
Dec 11, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
70
Sep 16, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Hot tcs food item that has been cooked and cooled is being held for service without first being reheated to 165º f or above within 2 hours.
02C
74
Mar 5, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-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
Dec 28, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
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
70
May 1, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Grey Dog last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Grey Dog on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does The Grey Dog compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

The Grey Dog most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has The Grey Dog's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at The Grey Dog have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around two per visit.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Grey Dog 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 The Grey Dog inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Grey Dog is inspected around two times per year on average.