Center Bar

10 Columbus Circle, Manhattan, NY 10019
New American
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. On Mar 5, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Center Bar scores about where you'd expect for a Manhattan restaurant. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
78
Apr 9, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Center Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Center Bar on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Center Bar compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Center Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Center Bar have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Center 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.