The Ten Bells

247 Broome Street, Manhattan, NY 10002
French
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
64
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Across the available record, The Ten Bells has four inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Apr 21, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Manhattan restaurant, which scores around 77. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

4
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
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
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
64
Sep 19, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
70
Jun 13, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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
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
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
67
May 3, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Ten Bells last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Ten Bells on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Ten Bells?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Ten Bells.

How does The Ten Bells compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

The Ten Bells most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has The Ten Bells' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Ten Bells have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is The Ten Bells inspected?

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