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Barry's Chelsea

135 West 20 Street, Manhattan, NY 10011
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Aug 7, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The health department has logged five inspections at Barry's Chelsea, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 7, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about four violations before that.

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Among Manhattan restaurants, the typical score is 77; Barry's Chelsea is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 7, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Second Compliance Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
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
Mar 19, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Food containing a prohibited substance held, kept, offered, prepared, processed, packaged, or served.
04P
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
04J
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
61
Feb 6, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Food containing a prohibited substance held, kept, offered, prepared, processed, packaged, or served.
04P
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
67
Oct 9, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Food containing a prohibited substance held, kept, offered, prepared, processed, packaged, or served.
04P
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
61
Jun 6, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Barry's Chelsea last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Barry's Chelsea on file is from Aug 7, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Barry's Chelsea?

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 Barry's Chelsea.

How does Barry's Chelsea compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Barry's Chelsea most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Barry's Chelsea's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Barry's Chelsea have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Barry's Chelsea 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 Barry's Chelsea inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Barry's Chelsea is inspected around two times per year on average.

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