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Newsbar

107 University Place, Manhattan, NY 10003
American
Last inspected: Jun 6, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Newsbar appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. Newsbar was last inspected on Jun 6, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F”, showing up three times.

Newsbar's latest score of 86 sits above the Manhattan average of 77. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 6, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
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
86
Jun 10, 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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
74
Oct 26, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
78
May 26, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations.
View 4 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.
04O
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
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
55
Jun 8, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. prohibited chemical used/stored. open bait station used.
08C
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Newsbar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Newsbar on file is from Jun 6, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Newsbar?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Newsbar.

How does Newsbar compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Newsbar most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Newsbar's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Newsbar 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 Newsbar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Newsbar is inspected around two times per year on average.

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