Perla Negra Bar

3454 Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10031

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Perla Negra Bar three times, with records going back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 5, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

There hasn't been much movement either way: results have stayed near three violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is dishwashing and ware washing, which has been cited two times.

Among Manhattan restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 5, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

06C

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

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

Oct 22, 2024

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

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

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Feb 29, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Perla Negra Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Perla Negra Bar on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Perla Negra Bar?

Across the inspection record, dishwashing and ware washing has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Perla Negra Bar.

How does Perla Negra Bar compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Perla Negra Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Perla Negra Bar have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around three per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Perla Negra 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.

How often is Perla Negra Bar inspected?

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

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