Bobby Van's Steakhouse

131 East 54 Street, Manhattan, NY 10022
Steakhouse
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Bobby Van's Steakhouse three times, with records going back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 10, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with violation counts hovering near two.

When inspectors have written things up, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been the most frequent reason, cited 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.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
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
82
Oct 30, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
74
Jun 6, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
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
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bobby Van's Steakhouse last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bobby Van's Steakhouse on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bobby Van's Steakhouse?

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 Bobby Van's Steakhouse.

How does Bobby Van's Steakhouse compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Bobby Van's Steakhouse most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Bobby Van's Steakhouse's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Bobby Van's Steakhouse have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around two per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bobby Van's Steakhouse 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 Bobby Van's Steakhouse inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bobby Van's Steakhouse is inspected roughly once per year on average.