Buddha Beer Bar

4476 Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10040
American
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2022
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show three inspections at Buddha Beer Bar stretching back to 2019. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 26, 2022. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Buddha Beer Bar's record stops at Jan 26, 2022, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

Across the inspection history, “cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Manhattan restaurants. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 26, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.
02G
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Thawing procedures improper.
09B
78
Aug 2, 2021
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during 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
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (frsa) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and phorid flies.
04N
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. prohibited chemical used/stored. open bait station used.
08C
58
Mar 20, 2019
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal product temperature is reduced from 140º f to 70º f or less within 2 hours, and from 70º f to 41º f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Buddha Beer Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Buddha Beer Bar on file is from Jan 26, 2022. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Buddha Beer Bar?

Across the inspection record, “cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Buddha Beer Bar.

How does Buddha Beer Bar compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Buddha Beer Bar most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Buddha Beer Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Buddha Beer Bar have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Buddha Beer 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.