The Beer Garage

118 Christopher Street, Manhattan, NY 10014
American
Last inspected: Oct 20, 2025
50
Score
High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 20, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to two violations before.

Across the inspection history, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which The Beer Garage's 50 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

2
Inspections
4
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 20, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
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
50
Mar 23, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Beer Garage last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Beer Garage on file is from Oct 20, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Beer Garage?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Beer Garage.

How does The Beer Garage compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

The Beer Garage most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has The Beer Garage's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Beer Garage have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at The Beer Garage means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.