Judge Roy Bean

38 West 56 Street, Manhattan, NY 10019
American
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 5, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up three violations, compared to four violations previously.

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

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Judge Roy Bean's 70 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

2
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 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
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
70
Sep 9, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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
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
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Judge Roy Bean last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Judge Roy Bean on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Judge Roy Bean?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Judge Roy Bean.

How does Judge Roy Bean compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Judge Roy Bean most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Judge Roy Bean's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Judge Roy Bean 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 Judge Roy Bean means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.