Canal Bar
270 3 AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11215
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (5 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Mar 10, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Mar 10, 2026
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.
CriticalRaw 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
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Oct 26, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| May 30, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (2 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.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
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