David Burke Tavern

135 East 62 Street, Manhattan, NY 10065

American

Last inspected: Oct 30, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Public records show four inspections at David Burke Tavern stretching back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Oct 30, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

By comparison, the average Manhattan facility scores 77, putting David Burke Tavern on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 30, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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

04L

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

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

08A

Sep 18, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

6 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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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

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.

04C

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

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

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

08A

Jan 27, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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

02B

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

04K

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

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

08A

Feb 6, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.

06B

After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

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

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

04K

06A

10B

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

08A

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was David Burke Tavern last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at David Burke Tavern on file is from Oct 30, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at David Burke Tavern?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at David Burke Tavern.

How does David Burke Tavern compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

David Burke Tavern most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has David Burke Tavern's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at David Burke Tavern have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at David Burke Tavern means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is David Burke Tavern inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, David Burke Tavern is inspected around two times per year on average.

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