The Bar Room

117 East 60 Street, Manhattan, NY 10022
American
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2022, The Bar Room has four inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jan 27, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: four violations last time, two this time.

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

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
90
Jul 15, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
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
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
55
Jan 13, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
70
Jun 6, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Personal cleanliness inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn in an area where food is prepared.
06A
Evidence of rats or live rats present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04K
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Bar Room last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Bar Room on file is from Jan 27, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Bar Room?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Bar Room.

How does The Bar Room compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

The Bar Room most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has The Bar Room's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Bar Room 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 The Bar Room inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Bar Room is inspected around two times per year on average.