Harry's New York Bar

36 Central Park South, Manhattan, NY 10019

American

Last inspected: Jan 2, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Harry's New York Bar appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 2, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from four violations to three.

The pattern that stands out is food contact surface not properly washed, which has been cited two times.

By comparison, the average Manhattan facility scores 77, putting Harry's New York Bar on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 2, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 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

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

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Sep 18, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 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

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

02B

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

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

Jul 7, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

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

08C

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Harry's New York Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Harry's New York Bar on file is from Jan 2, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Harry's New York Bar?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Harry's New York Bar.

How does Harry's New York Bar compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Harry's New York Bar most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Harry's New York Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Harry's New York Bar have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about four previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Harry's New York 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 Harry's New York Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Harry's New York Bar is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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