Berk's Bar

21 East 52 Street, Manhattan, NY 10022

American

Last inspected: Jul 29, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Berk's Bar has been inspected three times since 2023. Berk's Bar was last inspected on Jul 29, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, this is about average. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Jul 29, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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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

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

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

Mar 7, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations.

View 2 violations

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 worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.

04C

Apr 6, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

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

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Berk's Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Berk's Bar on file is from Jul 29, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Berk's Bar compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Berk's Bar most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Berk's Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Berk's Bar have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Berk's Bar 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 Berk's Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Berk's Bar is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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