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Blue Bar Lobby (Algonquin Hotel)

American · 59 West 44 Street · Manhattan 10036

A Grade A posted 2025-05-23 (score 10)

Inspection history

2025-05-23 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 10 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
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
09EWash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.—
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.—

2023-12-12 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 9 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Critical
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.—

2022-07-06 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 12 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Critical
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.—
10GDishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.—

2022-07-06 · Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited

CodeDescriptionCritical
18-01Current valid permit, registration or other authorization to operate a Food Service Establishment (FSE) or Non-retail Food Processing Establishment (NRFP) not available.Critical
20-06Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted—

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

10 open HPD violations — 2 class C

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1 food-poisoning report to 311 at this address in the last three years (0 with three or more people sick)
1 Food Establishment complaint to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Dishwashing/Utensils) · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.

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Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint

59 West 44 Street

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