Barbaresco

843 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10065
Italian
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2022, Barbaresco has four inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 31, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, which has been cited three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Manhattan restaurant scores 77. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 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
Oct 22, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Apr 5, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
74
Feb 8, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04L
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
Manufacture of frozen dessert not authorized on food service establishment permit. milk or milk product undated, improperly dated or expired.
18G
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Barbaresco last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Barbaresco on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Barbaresco?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Barbaresco.

How does Barbaresco compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Barbaresco's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Barbaresco have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Barbaresco 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 Barbaresco inspected?

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