The Back Room
Going back to 2024, The Back Room has three inspections in the public record. On Mar 18, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
The city-wide average sits at 77, which The Back Room's 67 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Back Room last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Back Room on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Back Room?
Across the inspection record, “evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Back Room.
How does The Back Room compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?
The Back Room most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.
Has The Back Room's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Back Room have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Back Room 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 The Back Room inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Back Room is inspected around two times per year on average.