Virgil's Bbq

152 West 44 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036

American

Last inspected: Dec 18, 2024

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show five inspections at Virgil's Bbq stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 18, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with two violations after three on the prior visit.

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

Virgil's Bbq's latest score of 82 sits above the Manhattan average of 77. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 18, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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

06F

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

Sep 9, 2024

Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jun 26, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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

02B

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

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

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

10F

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

10G

Mar 23, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

10F

Feb 16, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (frsa) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and phorid flies.

04N

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

08A

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Virgil's Bbq last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Virgil's Bbq on file is from Dec 18, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Virgil's Bbq?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Virgil's Bbq.

How does Virgil's Bbq compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Virgil's Bbq most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Virgil's Bbq's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Virgil's Bbq 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 Virgil's Bbq means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Virgil's Bbq inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Virgil's Bbq is inspected around two times per year on average.

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