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When was The Hairy Lemon last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Jun 12, 2025. The result listed by NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene was “Grade A” (official score 5).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 1 violation recorded, including 1 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
1 inspection on record, from Jun 12, 2025 to Jun 12, 2025.
Has The Hairy Lemon ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 1 inspection record we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jun 12, 2025.
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.