Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
9
Last inspection
March 5, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
5 / 4
Bird in Hand currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on March 5, 2026 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 9 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
Non-Critical
- Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
- Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
Latest Inspection Details
March 5, 2026
- Date
- March 5, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 9
- Critical points
- 5
- Non-critical points
- 4
- Violations
- 3 (1 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Mar 5, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 13, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 23, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Bird in Hand has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: March 2026 and March 2024. Its latest score was 9, lower than its March 2024 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.
Bird in Hand's latest score: 9
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bird in Hand's current NYC health grade?
Bird in Hand currently has a A grade.
When was Bird in Hand last inspected?
Bird in Hand was last inspected on March 5, 2026.
What was Bird in Hand's latest inspection score?
Bird in Hand's latest inspection score was 9 points.
How many violations did Bird in Hand have in its latest inspection?
Bird in Hand had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Bird in Hand located?
Bird in Hand is located at 3569 Broadway in Manhattan, NY 10031.
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: 50122151
Last updated: July 3, 2026