Vanguard Wine Bar

189 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10023
French
Last inspected: Aug 13, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 13, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up two violations, compared to three violations previously.

The pattern that stands out is establishment is not free of harborage or conditions, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average for Manhattan sits at 77, putting Vanguard Wine Bar on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 13, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial 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
82
Feb 1, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vanguard Wine Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Vanguard Wine Bar on file is from Aug 13, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Vanguard Wine Bar?

Across the inspection record, establishment is not free of harborage or conditions has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Vanguard Wine Bar.

How does Vanguard Wine Bar compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Vanguard Wine Bar most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Vanguard Wine Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Vanguard Wine Bar have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about three previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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