The Rag Trader, Bopeep Bar

70 West 36 Street, Manhattan, NY 10018

American

Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Public records show four inspections at The Rag Trader, Bopeep Bar stretching back to 2022. The Rag Trader, Bopeep Bar was last inspected on Apr 7, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around eight violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

That's lower than the typical Manhattan restaurant, which scores around 77. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 7, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 8 violations

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

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

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

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

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

Jun 26, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

View 2 violations

06C

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Dec 1, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 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

Apr 7, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

04L

Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Rag Trader, Bopeep Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Rag Trader, Bopeep Bar on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Rag Trader, Bopeep Bar?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Rag Trader, Bopeep Bar.

How does The Rag Trader, Bopeep Bar compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

The Rag Trader, Bopeep Bar most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has The Rag Trader, Bopeep Bar's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Rag Trader, Bopeep Bar have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at The Rag Trader, Bopeep Bar 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.

How often is The Rag Trader, Bopeep Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Rag Trader, Bopeep Bar is inspected roughly once per year on average.

Nearby Restaurants

Score: 70 — Medium Risk

Den Social, Karaoke Duet

65 West 36 Street

Score: 78 — Low Risk

Explore More

→ All locations in Manhattan → American restaurants in NYC → American restaurants in Manhattan