Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
December 1, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
8 / 5
Happy Garden currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on December 1, 2025 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 13 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Non-Critical
- Thawing procedure improper.
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
December 1, 2025
- Date
- December 1, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 13
- Critical points
- 8
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 3 (1 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Dec 1, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 18, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 9, 2024
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Happy Garden received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in December 2025 with a score of 13.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Happy Garden's latest score: 13
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Happy Garden's current NYC health grade?
Happy Garden currently has a A grade.
When was Happy Garden last inspected?
Happy Garden was last inspected on December 1, 2025.
What was Happy Garden's latest inspection score?
Happy Garden's latest inspection score was 13 points.
How many violations did Happy Garden have in its latest inspection?
Happy Garden had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Happy Garden located?
Happy Garden is located at 208 East 165th Street in The Bronx, NY 10456.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50149211
Last updated: July 3, 2026