Bar Calico

23 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10010
Southwestern
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Bar Calico has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent visit was on Mar 30, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level inspection to inspection, near two violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is food contact surface not properly washed, which has been cited two times.

Among Manhattan restaurants, the typical score is 77; Bar Calico is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
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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
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
28-01
90
Sep 17, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
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Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
74
Mar 7, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bar Calico last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bar Calico on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bar Calico?

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

How does Bar Calico compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Bar Calico most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Bar Calico's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Bar Calico have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around two per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bar Calico 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 Calico inspected?

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