Pete's Tavern

129 East 18 Street, Manhattan, NY 10003
American
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Pete's Tavern three times, with records going back to 2023. On Nov 19, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Looking across the full record, “food contact surface not properly washed” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Manhattan restaurant scores 77. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 19, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
82
Sep 29, 2024
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
Feb 28, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pete's Tavern last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pete's Tavern on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pete's Tavern?

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

How does Pete's Tavern compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Pete's Tavern most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Pete's Tavern's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pete's Tavern have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pete's Tavern 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 Pete's Tavern inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pete's Tavern is inspected roughly once per year on average.