Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
11
Last inspection
January 2, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
7 / 4
Hi-Note currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on January 2, 2025 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 11 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Non-Critical
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Latest Inspection Details
January 2, 2025
- Date
- January 2, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 11
- Critical points
- 7
- Non-critical points
- 4
- Violations
- 3 (1 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Jan 2, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 1, 2023
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jul 18, 2023
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Hi-Note has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: January 2025 and August 2023. Its latest score was 11, lower than its August 2023 score of 12.
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.
Hi-Note's latest score: 11
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hi-Note's current NYC health grade?
Hi-Note currently has a A grade.
When was Hi-Note last inspected?
Hi-Note was last inspected on January 2, 2025.
What was Hi-Note's latest inspection score?
Hi-Note's latest inspection score was 11 points.
How many violations did Hi-Note have in its latest inspection?
Hi-Note had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Hi-Note located?
Hi-Note is located at 188th Avenue B in Manhattan, NY 10009.
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: 50128123
Last updated: July 3, 2026