Gadfly Bar

258 West 15 Street, Manhattan, NY 10011
American
Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Gadfly Bar has been inspected four times since 2023. Gadfly Bar was last inspected on Nov 13, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Each of the recent inspections has turned up roughly the same number of issues.

Dishwashing and ware washing comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so Gadfly Bar trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 13, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 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 protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
70
Jun 6, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
28-01
61
Apr 14, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
82
Mar 28, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 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, 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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gadfly Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gadfly Bar on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gadfly Bar?

Across the inspection record, dishwashing and ware washing has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Gadfly Bar.

How does Gadfly Bar compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Gadfly Bar most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Gadfly Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Gadfly Bar have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around three per visit.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Gadfly Bar 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 Gadfly Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Gadfly Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.