Blaggard's Pub

8 West 38 Street, Manhattan, NY 10018

Irish

Last inspected: Nov 10, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Blaggard's Pub stretching back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 10, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The latest visit found zero violations, down from eight violations the time before.

Looking across the full record, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so Blaggard's Pub is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Nov 10, 2025

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 17, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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

02B

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

08A

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

Jul 21, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

6 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 9 violations

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

02B

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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

04H

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

04N

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

10F

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

08A

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Mar 21, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

04H

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

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

08A

Jun 14, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Food preparation area, food storage area, or other area used by employees or patrons, contaminated by sewage or liquid waste.

04F

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Sewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or unapproved.

05A

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

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 Blaggard's Pub last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Blaggard's Pub on file is from Nov 10, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Blaggard's Pub?

Across the inspection record, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Blaggard's Pub.

How does Blaggard's Pub compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Blaggard's Pub most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Blaggard's Pub's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Blaggard's Pub have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around zero violations compared to about eight previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Blaggard's Pub 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 Blaggard's Pub inspected?

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

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