Merchants Cigar Bar / Tradewell Park

1125 1 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10065
New American
Last inspected: Apr 18, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. Merchants Cigar Bar / Tradewell Park was last inspected on Apr 18, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

The pattern that stands out is “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, which has been cited two times.

Merchants Cigar Bar / Tradewell Park's latest score is in line with the Manhattan average of 77. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 18, 2026
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
28-01
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
78
Oct 5, 2023
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 Merchants Cigar Bar / Tradewell Park last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Merchants Cigar Bar / Tradewell Park on file is from Apr 18, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Merchants Cigar Bar / Tradewell Park?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Merchants Cigar Bar / Tradewell Park.

How does Merchants Cigar Bar / Tradewell Park compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Merchants Cigar Bar / Tradewell Park most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Merchants Cigar Bar / Tradewell Park's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Merchants Cigar Bar / Tradewell Park have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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