Art Bar

52 8 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10014
American
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Across the available record, Art Bar has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. On Mar 18, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

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

Looking across the full record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so Art Bar trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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
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
67
Apr 30, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
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
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
10D
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
50
Apr 9, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
82
May 3, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Toxic chemical or pesticide improperly stored or used such that food contamination may occur.
04E
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
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Art Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Art Bar on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Art Bar?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Art Bar.

How does Art Bar compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Art Bar most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Art Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Art Bar have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Art 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 Art Bar inspected?

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