The Happiest Hour
Going back to 2024, The Happiest Hour has three inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Dec 2, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “food contact surface not properly washed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
The Happiest Hour scores about where you'd expect for a Manhattan restaurant. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Happiest Hour last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Happiest Hour on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Happiest Hour?
Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Happiest Hour.
How does The Happiest Hour compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?
The Happiest Hour most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.
Has The Happiest Hour's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Happiest Hour have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Happiest Hour 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 Happiest Hour inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Happiest Hour is inspected around two times per year on average.