Bar 43

43-06 43 Street, Queens, NY 11104

American

Last inspected: Jul 29, 2025

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: C

Public records show four inspections at Bar 43 stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 29, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around eight violations each, up from closer to four violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food contact surface not properly washed”, showing up three times.

Bar 43's latest score of 37 falls below the Queens average of 75. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 29, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

6 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 8 violations

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

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

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

06D

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

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

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

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

08A

Oct 20, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

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

06D

02G

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Feb 14, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

06D

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

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

09C

10F

Aug 29, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

04N

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

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

08A

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bar 43 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bar 43 on file is from Jul 29, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bar 43?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bar 43.

How does Bar 43 compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Bar 43 most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Bar 43's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Bar 43 have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Bar 43 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Bar 43 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bar 43 is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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