Rockbar

185 Christopher Street, Manhattan, NY 10014

American

Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Rockbar has been inspected three times since 2023. The most recent report on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.

“Food contact surface not properly washed” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, this is about average. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 17, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations.

View 2 violations

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Nov 19, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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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

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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

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

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Mar 10, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.

04C

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

Sign prohibiting smoking or using electronic cigarettes not conspicuously posted.

15-27

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Failure to make a good faith effort to inform smokers or electronic cigarette users of smoke-free air act ("sfaa") prohibitions

15-42

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rockbar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rockbar on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rockbar?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Rockbar.

How does Rockbar compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Rockbar most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Rockbar's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Rockbar have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Rockbar means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Rockbar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Rockbar is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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