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Bobby Van's Grill

Steakhouse · 135 West 50 Street · Manhattan 10020

B Grade B posted 2025-02-13. The most recent inspection (2026-10-06) scored 33 points — 14–27 is B range, 28 or more is C — and a re-inspection will set the new grade.

Inspection history

2026-10-06 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 33

CodeDescriptionCritical
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Critical
02HAfter cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.Critical
04HRaw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.Critical
04KEvidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.Critical
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Critical
04MLive roaches in facility's food or non-food area.Critical
04NFilth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.Critical
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.—

2026-03-10 · Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection · No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.

2025-02-13 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 23 B

CodeDescriptionCritical
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Critical
02GCold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.Critical
09BThawing procedure improper.—
10BAnti-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.—
10FNon-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.—

2024-10-23 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 59

CodeDescriptionCritical
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Critical
02GCold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.Critical
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Critical
06APersonal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.Critical
06CFood, 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
06ESanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.Critical
06FWiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.Critical
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.—
09CDesign, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.—
10BAnti-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.—
10FNon-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.—

2024-10-23 · Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited

CodeDescriptionCritical
20-06Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted—

Mice and rats

Inspectors recorded evidence of mice on 2 inspections: 2026-10-06, 2024-10-23

Inspectors recorded evidence of rats on 1 inspection: 2026-10-06

At this address

No housing grade for this lot (not a graded residential building).

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5 food-poisoning reports to 311 at this address in the last three years (0 with three or more people sick), shared by 13 restaurants
7 Food Establishment complaints to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Letter Grading, Rodents/Insects/Garbage, Food Worker Hygiene), shared by 13 restaurants · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.

Other restaurants at this address: Dunkin Donuts, Hainan Jones, Kopifellas, Lady Wong Patisserie, Mr. Fried Rice, Mysttik Masaala, Padi D' NYC, Prawnaholic, Smokin' Joe, Sushi & Bento BY Mr. Lim / the Sling Bar, The Little Beet / Melt Shop, Tradisyon.

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Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint

135 West 50 Street

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