Eel Bar

252 Broome Street, Manhattan, NY 10002
Basque
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The most recent visit was on Mar 3, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

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

Eel Bar scores about where you'd expect for a Manhattan restaurant. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

2
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
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
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
74
Nov 6, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Eel Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Eel Bar on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Eel Bar compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Eel Bar most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Eel Bar's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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