Barney Greengrass

541 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10024

Jewish / Kosher

Last inspected: Jan 28, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Barney Greengrass has been inspected five times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 28, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from four violations to three.

Looking across the full record, establishment is not free of harborage or conditions is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average is 77, putting Barney Greengrass squarely in typical territory. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 28, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

04K

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

08A

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

Oct 24, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

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

02B

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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

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

04L

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

08A

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Nov 15, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

02G

Dec 6, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Mar 2, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Single service item reused, improperly stored, dispensed; not used when required.

10I

Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.

10B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Barney Greengrass last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Barney Greengrass on file is from Jan 28, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Barney Greengrass?

Across the inspection record, establishment is not free of harborage or conditions has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Barney Greengrass.

How does Barney Greengrass compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Barney Greengrass most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Barney Greengrass's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Barney Greengrass have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Barney Greengrass 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 Barney Greengrass inspected?

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

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