Monkey Bar

60 East 54 Street, Manhattan, NY 10022
Steakhouse
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Monkey Bar has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The most recent visit was on Dec 2, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

The city-wide average for Manhattan sits at 77, putting Monkey Bar on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
Jun 27, 2024
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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Monkey Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Monkey Bar on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Monkey Bar?

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 Monkey Bar.

How does Monkey Bar compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Monkey Bar most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Monkey Bar's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Monkey 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.