Barcelona Bar

923 8 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10019
American
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Barcelona Bar appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 24, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Across the inspection history, “food contact surface not properly washed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Among Manhattan restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
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
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
74
Oct 3, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
70
Apr 24, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
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
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Barcelona Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Barcelona Bar on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Barcelona Bar?

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

How does Barcelona Bar compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Barcelona Bar's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Barcelona Bar 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 Barcelona Bar inspected?

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