Sugar Bar

254 West 72 Street, Manhattan, NY 10023
American
Last inspected: Sep 3, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Sugar Bar has been inspected three times since 2022. On Sep 3, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with two violations after three on the prior visit.

Looking across the full record, establishment is not free of harborage or conditions is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average for Manhattan sits at 77, putting Sugar Bar on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 3, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
82
Mar 20, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
67
Nov 10, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sugar Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sugar Bar on file is from Sep 3, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sugar Bar?

Across the inspection record, establishment is not free of harborage or conditions has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sugar Bar.

How does Sugar Bar compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Sugar Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sugar Bar have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about three previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sugar 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 Sugar Bar inspected?

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