The Brazen Tavern

356 West 44 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036
American
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The Brazen Tavern has been inspected three times since 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 2, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

“Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

The Brazen Tavern scores about where you'd expect for a Manhattan restaurant. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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
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
78
May 21, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 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
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
70
Oct 2, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.
08B
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Brazen Tavern last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Brazen Tavern on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Brazen Tavern?

Across the inspection record, “filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Brazen Tavern.

How does The Brazen Tavern compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

The Brazen Tavern most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has The Brazen Tavern's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Brazen Tavern have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Brazen Tavern 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 Brazen Tavern inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Brazen Tavern is inspected roughly once per year on average.