Beer Culture

328 West 45 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036
American
Last inspected: May 1, 2025
55
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The health department has logged three inspections at Beer Culture, the earliest from 2023. On May 1, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food contact surface not properly washed”, showing up three times.

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so Beer Culture trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

3
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 1, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 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
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
10D
Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled do not use
09A
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
55
Apr 17, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-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
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
78
Jan 25, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
64

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Beer Culture last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Beer Culture on file is from May 1, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Beer Culture?

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

How does Beer Culture compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Beer Culture most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Beer Culture's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Beer Culture have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Beer Culture 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 Beer Culture inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Beer Culture is inspected roughly once per year on average.