Bar Italia

768 Madison Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10065

Italian

Last inspected: Mar 28, 2026

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Bar Italia has been inspected five times since 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 28, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The trend has not been favorable, with the count rising from one to four between inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

The city-wide average is 77, putting Bar Italia squarely in typical territory. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 28, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

04L

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

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

10G

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

08A

Jul 1, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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

10G

Jun 25, 2025

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

No violations found.

100

Oct 2, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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

04A

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

04L

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

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

10G

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

08A

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

Apr 5, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

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

04L

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bar Italia last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bar Italia on file is from Mar 28, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bar Italia?

Across the inspection record, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bar Italia.

How does Bar Italia compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Bar Italia most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Bar Italia's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Bar Italia have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about one per visit to around four more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is Bar Italia inspected?

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

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