Midway Bar

272 Grand Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211
American
Last inspected: Nov 5, 2025
61
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Midway Bar appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. On Nov 5, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “food contact surface not properly washed”, which has been cited two times.

By comparison, the average Brooklyn facility scores 77, putting Midway Bar on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 5, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
10D
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
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
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
61
Mar 15, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
82
Mar 11, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Midway Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Midway Bar on file is from Nov 5, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Midway Bar?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Midway Bar.

How does Midway Bar compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Midway Bar most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Midway Bar's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Midway Bar have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Midway Bar means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Midway Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Midway Bar is inspected roughly once per year on average.