Mad Dog & Beans

83 Pearl Street, Manhattan, NY 10004
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Dec 23, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Mad Dog & Beans four times, with records going back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 23, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about four violations before that.

The pattern that stands out is “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average for Manhattan sits at 77, putting Mad Dog & Beans on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 23, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
86
Aug 27, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
28-01
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
55
Jun 12, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
74
Jan 17, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mad Dog & Beans last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mad Dog & Beans on file is from Dec 23, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mad Dog & Beans?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mad Dog & Beans.

How does Mad Dog & Beans compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Mad Dog & Beans most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Mad Dog & Beans' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mad Dog & Beans 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 Mad Dog & Beans 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 Mad Dog & Beans inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mad Dog & Beans is inspected roughly once per year on average.