Grade AAmerican

Back Pocket Bar

462 WEST 49 STREET, Manhattan, 10019

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (9 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Oct 29, 2025 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Oct 29, 2025

  • Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

    Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.

    Critical

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Oct 29, 2025Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection1 (1 critical)
Mar 28, 2024Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection1 (1 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

  • 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

Around this address

City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.

  • 28 rodent inspections on record, 7 finding rat activity.

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