The Happiest Hour
121 WEST 10 STREET, Manhattan, 10011
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (8 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Dec 2, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Dec 2, 2025
A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
CriticalFood was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Aug 20, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (3 critical) |
| Jan 10, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (2 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 13 rodent inspections on record, 2 finding rat activity.
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