Bass Cafe

1228 York Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10065

American

Last inspected: Jun 16, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Bass Cafe appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 16, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average for Manhattan sits at 77, putting Bass Cafe on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 16, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation.

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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

Oct 19, 2024

Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jan 22, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

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

A food containing artificial trans-fat, with 0.5 grams or more of trans fat per serving, is being stored, distributed, held for service, used in preparation of a menu item, or served.

16-01

Sep 15, 2022

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 critical violation.

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

02B

Aug 30, 2022

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

10F

Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

10B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bass Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bass Cafe on file is from Jun 16, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bass Cafe?

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

How does Bass Cafe compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Bass Cafe most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Bass Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bass Cafe have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bass Cafe 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 Bass Cafe inspected?

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

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