Amsterdam Billiards

85 4 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10003
American
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Amsterdam Billiards has been inspected four times since 2021. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 8, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “food contact surface not properly washed”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average is 77, putting Amsterdam Billiards squarely in typical territory. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
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Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
74
May 23, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
Oct 11, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
Jul 20, 2021
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Amsterdam Billiards last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Amsterdam Billiards on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Amsterdam Billiards?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Amsterdam Billiards.

How does Amsterdam Billiards compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Amsterdam Billiards most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Amsterdam Billiards' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Amsterdam Billiards have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Amsterdam Billiards 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 Amsterdam Billiards inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Amsterdam Billiards is inspected roughly once per year on average.