Society Billards & Bar

10 East 21 Street, Manhattan, NY 10010

American

Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Society Billards & Bar has been inspected three times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Nov 3, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 3, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Oct 15, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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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

May 20, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Society Billards & Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Society Billards & Bar on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Society Billards & Bar compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Society Billards & Bar most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Society Billards & Bar's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Society Billards & 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 Society Billards & Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Society Billards & Bar is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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