Grade AAmerican

Bar 42

400 WEST 42 STREET, Manhattan, 10036

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (6 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Jan 17, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Jan 17, 2026

  • An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.

    Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

    Critical
  • A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.

    Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)

  • A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.

    Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability

  • 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.

    Allergen or intolerance notice not translated into common language when required

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Jan 17, 2026Grade AAdministrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection5 (1 critical)

Around this address

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  • 3 rodent inspections on record, 1 finding rat activity.

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