The Blue Dog Cookhouse And Bar
308 WEST 50 STREET, Manhattan, 10019
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 3 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (1 year ago). Details below.
Last inspected Dec 30, 2024 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Dec 30, 2024
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.
CriticalA general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
CriticalFood was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
CriticalRaw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
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.
Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2024 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 6 (3 critical) |
| Jul 18, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 10 (6 critical) |
| Mar 10, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Feb 16, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 6 (2 critical) |
| Feb 2, 2022 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 4 (3 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 5×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 4×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 40 rodent inspections on record, 12 finding rat activity.
- 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.
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