Buddha Beer Bar
4476 BROADWAY, Manhattan, 10040
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (4 years ago). Details below.
Last inspected Jan 26, 2022 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jan 26, 2022
Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.
CriticalA cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
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.
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Thawing procedures improper.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26, 2022 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Aug 2, 2021 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (3 critical) |
| Mar 20, 2019 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 18 rodent inspections on record, 2 finding rat activity.
- 2 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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