ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
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When was Bar 42 last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Jan 17, 2026. The result listed by NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene was “Grade A” (official score 10).
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 Jan 17, 2026 to Jan 17, 2026.
Has Bar 42 ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 17, 2026.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
In Plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Jan 17, 2026 · Original Source
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Jan 17, 2026
Violations cited
4 recorded violations
minorCode 19-10Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability
In Plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
In Plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.