The Half Pint / Ernie's Bar

234 Thompson Street, Manhattan, NY 10012
American
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Across the available record, The Half Pint / Ernie's Bar has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 8, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around one violation to closer to three violations.

The Half Pint / Ernie's Bar's latest score is in line with the Manhattan average of 77. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
78
Mar 6, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
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
86
May 2, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
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
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Half Pint / Ernie's Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Half Pint / Ernie's Bar on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does The Half Pint / Ernie's Bar compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

The Half Pint / Ernie's Bar most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has The Half Pint / Ernie's Bar's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Half Pint / Ernie's Bar have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Half Pint / Ernie's 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 The Half Pint / Ernie's Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Half Pint / Ernie's Bar is inspected roughly once per year on average.