Banc Bar & Cafe
431 3 AVENUE, Manhattan, 10016
Should you eat here?
Caution — a pest-related violation was found at the latest inspection (7 months ago).
Last inspected Jan 8, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jan 8, 2026
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
CriticalSigns of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability
Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straws.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 8, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 6 (1 critical) |
| May 1, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 33 rodent inspections on record, 13 finding rat activity.
- 3 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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