A Bar
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2025
74
Score
Going back to 2022, A Bar has five inspections in the public record. A Bar was last inspected on Apr 7, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at two versus 10 before.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
A Bar's latest score is in line with the Brooklyn average of 77. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
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.
06C
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
74
Aug 30, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
5 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
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.
06C
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
04J
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
20-04
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
35
Jan 8, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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.
06C
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
45
Nov 14, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
06B
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
47
Apr 11, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04L
Appropriately scaled metal stem-type thermometer or thermocouple not provided or used to evaluate temperatures of potentially hazardous foods during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding.
04J
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Food protection certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.
04A
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying conditions.
22A
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
Proper sanitization not provided for utensil ware washing operation.
10H
41
Frequently Asked Questions
When was A Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at A Bar on file is from Apr 7, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at A Bar?
Across the inspection record, food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source has been cited four times, more than any other issue at A Bar.
How does A Bar compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?
A Bar most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.
Has A Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at A Bar have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about 10 previously.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at A Bar means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is A Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, A Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.
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