Lion's Head Tavern
995 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, Manhattan, 10025
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (1 year ago). Details below.
Last inspected Jun 3, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jun 3, 2025
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
CriticalRaw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Feb 15, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (3 critical) |
| Sep 19, 2022 | Grade C | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 7 (4 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 3×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 22 rodent inspections on record, 6 finding rat activity.
- 12 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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