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Grade CAmerican

Harlem Shark Bar

341 MALCOLM X BOULEVARD, Manhattan, 10027

Should you eat here?

Caution — Grade C at the latest inspection (3 months ago).

Last inspected May 1, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on May 1, 2026

  • 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.

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
May 1, 2026Grade PendingPre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection2
Jan 29, 2026Grade CPre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection12 (6 critical)
Jan 8, 2026Grade PendingPre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection4 (2 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

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×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
  • 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
  • 2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
  • 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.

  • 20 rodent inspections on record, 2 finding rat activity.

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