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Max Brenner Chocolate Bar

841 Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10003
American
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Max Brenner Chocolate Bar, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Mar 3, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average for Manhattan sits at 77, putting Max Brenner Chocolate Bar on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
20-04
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
19-06
86
Jul 2, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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
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
Jan 2, 2025
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
95
Mar 13, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82
Feb 12, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
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
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
74
Mar 13, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 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
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Max Brenner Chocolate Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Max Brenner Chocolate Bar on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Max Brenner Chocolate Bar?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Max Brenner Chocolate Bar.

How does Max Brenner Chocolate Bar compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Max Brenner Chocolate Bar most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Max Brenner Chocolate Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Max Brenner Chocolate Bar have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Max Brenner Chocolate 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 Max Brenner Chocolate Bar inspected?

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

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