Bar Belly

14B Orchard Street, Manhattan, NY 10002
New American
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Bar Belly, the earliest from 2024. On Mar 18, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

“Food contact surface not properly washed” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Among Manhattan restaurants, the typical score is 77; Bar Belly is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
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
82
Nov 12, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-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
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Haccp plan not approved or approved haccp plan not maintained on premises.
06G
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
61
Jun 25, 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
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
04J
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bar Belly last inspected?

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

What is the most common violation at Bar Belly?

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

How does Bar Belly compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Bar Belly most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Bar Belly's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bar Belly 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 Belly inspected?

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