Barrow Street Ale House

15 Barrow Street, Manhattan, NY 10014
American
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
55
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Going back to 2023, Barrow Street Ale House has three inspections in the public record. On Feb 11, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to six violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to other Manhattan restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspections
3
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 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
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
10A
55
Nov 6, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
78
May 19, 2023
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Barrow Street Ale House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Barrow Street Ale House on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Barrow Street Ale House?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Barrow Street Ale House.

How does Barrow Street Ale House compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Barrow Street Ale House most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Barrow Street Ale House's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Barrow Street Ale House have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Barrow Street Ale House 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 Barrow Street Ale House inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Barrow Street Ale House is inspected roughly once per year on average.