The Hoptimist
The Hoptimist appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 4, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Among Manhattan restaurants, the typical score is 77; The Hoptimist is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Hoptimist last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Hoptimist on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Hoptimist?
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 The Hoptimist.
How does The Hoptimist compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?
The Hoptimist most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.
Has The Hoptimist's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Hoptimist have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Hoptimist means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is The Hoptimist inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Hoptimist is inspected roughly once per year on average.