Charlie Bird

5 King Street, Manhattan, NY 10012
Italian
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Charlie Bird, the earliest from 2023. On Feb 4, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

“Food contact surface not properly washed” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average for Manhattan sits at 77, putting Charlie Bird on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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
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
Mar 6, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
74
Apr 7, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Charlie Bird last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Charlie Bird on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Charlie Bird?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Charlie Bird.

How does Charlie Bird compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Charlie Bird most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Charlie Bird's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Charlie Bird 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 Charlie Bird inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Charlie Bird is inspected roughly once per year on average.