Oyster Bar

Grand Central Terminal, Manhattan, NY 10017
Seafood
Last inspected: Oct 7, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Oyster Bar has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 7, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

“Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Oyster Bar scores about where you'd expect for a Manhattan restaurant. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 7, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
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
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
Jan 18, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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
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
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Oyster Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Oyster Bar on file is from Oct 7, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Oyster Bar?

Across the inspection record, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Oyster Bar.

How does Oyster Bar compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Oyster Bar most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Oyster Bar's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Oyster 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.