Earthbar

344 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10024

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026

Score

High Risk

The inspection history at Earthbar is still short, with only two visits logged. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 31, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around nine violations, down from roughly 11 violations earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Earthbar's latest score of 35 falls below the Manhattan average of 77. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 31, 2026

Smoke-Free Air Act / Re-inspection

6 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 9 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

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

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

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

04L

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

Food worker/food vendor does not wash hands thoroughly after using the toilet, or after coughing, sneezing, smoking, eating, preparing raw foods or otherwise contaminating hands or does not change gloves when required; worker fails to refrain from smoking or being fully clothed in clean outer garments.

04D

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

08A

Workplace sfaa policy not prominently posted in workplace.

15-37

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

Jan 7, 2026

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

6 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 11 violations

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

06E

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

06C

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

04J

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

10F

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

20-04

Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.

20-01

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Earthbar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Earthbar on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Earthbar?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Earthbar.

How does Earthbar compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Earthbar most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Earthbar's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Earthbar have averaged around nine violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Earthbar means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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