Banter

201 East 31 Street, Manhattan, NY 10016

Australian

Last inspected: Jun 23, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Banter has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The most recent visit was on Jun 23, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.

Across the inspection history, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Banter's latest score of 58 falls below the Manhattan average of 77. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 23, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

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

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

May 21, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 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

10F

Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.

08B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Banter last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Banter on file is from Jun 23, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Banter?

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 Banter.

How does Banter compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Banter most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Banter's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Banter have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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