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Blue Bar

35-16 Farrington Street

Last inspected Nov 2, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Blue Bar last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 2, 2026. The result listed by NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene was “Violations cited”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 2 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
4 inspections on record, from Dec 1, 2023 to Nov 2, 2026.
Has Blue Bar ever been closed by the health department?
The records we hold show 1 closure, most recently on Dec 1, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

4 inspections

Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection

Nov 2, 2026

Violations cited

2 recorded violations

notedCode 15-39Other

Official Wording

Ashtray present in smoke-free area.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
notedCode 15-01Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

Smoking or electronic cigarette use allowed in prohibited area

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.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Nov 2, 2026 · Original Source

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Nov 2, 2026

Violations cited

Official score: 34 · Understand This Area’s Scale

7 recorded violations

minorCode 10FCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

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.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
criticalCode 06DContamination

Official Wording

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

In Plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
criticalCode 04APermits, training, and postings

Official Wording

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.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
criticalCode 06ECleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
criticalCode 06BEmployee health and hygiene

Official Wording

Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.

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.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues
minorCode 28-06Pests

Official Wording

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
minorCode 09EHandwashing

Official Wording

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Nov 2, 2026 · Original Source

Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection

Dec 27, 2023

Grade pending

Official score: 4 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode 10BWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

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.

In Plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
minorCode 10HContamination

Official Wording

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.

In Plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Dec 27, 2023 · Original Source

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

Dec 1, 2023

Closed by health department

Official score: 61 · Understand This Area’s Scale

The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.

4 recorded violations

minorCode 28-06Pests

Official Wording

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
criticalCode 05HContamination

Official Wording

No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.

In Plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
criticalCode 04MPests

Official Wording

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
minorCode 08APests

Official Wording

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Dec 1, 2023 · Original Source

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