High Bar

346 West 40 Street, Manhattan, NY 10018
American
Last inspected: Sep 10, 2024
95
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited High Bar three times, with records going back to 2022. High Bar was last inspected on Sep 10, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

“Food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Manhattan restaurant scores 77. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 10, 2024
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Order or notice posted or required to be posted by the department mutilated, obstructed or removed.
18-14
95
Jan 28, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
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
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
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
52
Oct 20, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations.
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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
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
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
64

Frequently Asked Questions

When was High Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at High Bar on file is from Sep 10, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at High Bar?

Across the inspection record, “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at High Bar.

How does High Bar compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

High Bar most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has High Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at High Bar have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at High Bar means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is High Bar inspected?

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