Grade AAmericanNo recent inspection

Blue Bar Lobby (algonquin Hotel)

59 WEST 44 STREET, Manhattan, 10036

Should you eat here?

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

Last inspected May 23, 2025 · New York City health department

Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
Critical
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
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.
A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

Date	Result	Type	Violations
May 23, 2025	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	3 (1 critical)
Dec 12, 2023	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	2 (1 critical)
Jul 6, 2022	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	5 (2 critical)

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

2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

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