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Grade BAmerican

The Skinny Bar

174 ORCHARD STREET, Manhattan, 10002

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 3 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (10 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Sep 16, 2025 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Sep 16, 2025

  • Raw 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

  • 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

  • An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.

    Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

    Critical

  • A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

    Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Sep 16, 2025Grade BCycle Inspection / Re-inspection4 (3 critical)
Aug 6, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection8 (6 critical)
Feb 27, 2024Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection2 (1 critical)
Apr 25, 2023Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection2 (2 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

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

  • 3×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
  • 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
  • 2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.

Around this address

City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.

  • 27 rodent inspections on record, 2 finding rat activity.
  • 7 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.

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