The Highlight Room

145 Bowery, Manhattan, NY 10002
New American
Last inspected: Sep 23, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show three inspections at The Highlight Room stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 23, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

Among Manhattan restaurants, the typical score is 77; The Highlight Room is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 23, 2025
Cycle Inspection / 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
Jun 11, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
04C
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
82
Nov 7, 2022
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Highlight Room last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Highlight Room on file is from Sep 23, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

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

The Highlight Room most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Highlight Room have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Highlight 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 Highlight Room inspected?

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