The Ritz Bar & Lounge

369 West 46 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036
American
Last inspected: Nov 29, 2023
64
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

The inspection history at The Ritz Bar & Lounge is still short, with only two visits logged. On Nov 29, 2023, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for The Ritz Bar & Lounge dates to Nov 29, 2023.

The most recent inspection turned up five violations, more than the three found previously.

When inspectors have written things up, food contact surface not properly washed has been the most frequent reason, cited one time.

That's lower than the typical Manhattan restaurant, which scores around 77. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 29, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
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
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
64
Nov 2, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Ritz Bar & Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Ritz Bar & Lounge on file is from Nov 29, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Ritz Bar & Lounge?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited one time, more than any other issue at The Ritz Bar & Lounge.

How does The Ritz Bar & Lounge compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

The Ritz Bar & Lounge most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has The Ritz Bar & Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Ritz Bar & Lounge have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about three per visit to around five more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Ritz Bar & Lounge means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.