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L'amico, Back Bar

839 6 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10001
American
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2022, L'amico, Back Bar has four inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 6, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

Across the inspection history, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

Among Manhattan restaurants, the typical score is 77; L'amico, Back Bar is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
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
82
Nov 26, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
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
86
Jun 13, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 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
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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.
08B
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
47
Dec 7, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial 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
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
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was L'amico, Back Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at L'amico, Back Bar on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at L'amico, Back Bar?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at L'amico, Back Bar.

How does L'amico, Back Bar compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

L'amico, Back Bar most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has L'amico, Back Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at L'amico, Back Bar have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at L'amico, Back 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 L'amico, Back Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, L'amico, Back Bar is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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