The River

102 Bayard Street, Manhattan, NY 10013
American
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2024
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 20, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “food contact surface not properly washed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The River's latest score of 82 sits above the Manhattan average of 77. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 20, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-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
Dec 27, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations.
View 5 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
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
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
47

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The River last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The River on file is from Nov 20, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The River?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The River.

How does The River compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has The River's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The River have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The River means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.