Bien Argentino

180 Mulberry Street, Manhattan, NY 10012

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Sep 15, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Bien Argentino has five inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 15, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly two violations before.

Across the inspection history, “no approved written standard operating procedure” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Manhattan restaurant scores 77. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 15, 2025

Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 5, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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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

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

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

Jan 14, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 critical violation.

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No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.

05H

Nov 12, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.

05H

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

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Sep 13, 2024

Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bien Argentino last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bien Argentino on file is from Sep 15, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bien Argentino?

Across the inspection record, “no approved written standard operating procedure” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bien Argentino.

How does Bien Argentino compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Bien Argentino most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Bien Argentino's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Bien Argentino have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bien Argentino means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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