Ama Raw Bar

190 Avenue B, Manhattan, NY 10009
Seafood
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Ama Raw Bar, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 7, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Performance has remained roughly level inspection to inspection, near three violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average is 77, putting Ama Raw Bar squarely in typical territory. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
78
Apr 4, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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.
04C
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
82
Oct 23, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ama Raw Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ama Raw Bar on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ama Raw Bar?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ama Raw Bar.

How does Ama Raw Bar compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Ama Raw Bar most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Ama Raw Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Ama Raw Bar have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around three per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ama Raw Bar means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Ama Raw Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ama Raw Bar is inspected roughly once per year on average.