Repeat ProblemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.
Quick Answers
When was Back Pocket Bar last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 29, 2025. The result listed by NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene was “Grade A” (official score 7).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 1 violation recorded, including 1 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
2 inspections on record, from Mar 28, 2024 to Oct 29, 2025.
Has Back Pocket Bar ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Mar 28, 2024.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.