Virgil's Bbq
152 WEST 44 STREET, Manhattan, 10036
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (5 days ago). Details below.
Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Aug 5, 2026
Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Hot TCS food item that has been cooked and cooled is being held for service without first being reheated to 165º F or above within 2 hours.
CriticalA cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Dec 18, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Sep 9, 2024 | Grade Pending | Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 26, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 6 (3 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 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.
- 4 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.
- 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.
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