Bar 135

135 Reade Street, Manhattan, NY 10013

American

Last inspected: May 17, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Bar 135 four times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from May 17, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four to closer to zero violations per visit.

“Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Bar 135's latest score of 100 sits above the Manhattan average of 77. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

May 17, 2025

Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection

No violations found.

100

Nov 12, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

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

Jun 27, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

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

Oct 12, 2022

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04K

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bar 135 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bar 135 on file is from May 17, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bar 135?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bar 135.

How does Bar 135 compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Bar 135 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Bar 135's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Bar 135 have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bar 135 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 Bar 135 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bar 135 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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