Banc Bar & Cafe

431 3 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10016
American
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 8, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to six violations.

That's lower than the typical Manhattan restaurant, which scores around 77. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straws.
19-07
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability
19-10
67
May 1, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Banc Bar & Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Banc Bar & Cafe on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Banc Bar & Cafe compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Banc Bar & Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Banc Bar & Cafe have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Banc Bar & Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.