A
American · Midtown-Times Square
BERK'S BAR health grade & inspection history
21 EAST 52 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10022
13
NYC violation points↓ Lower is better
A 0–13 B 14–27 C 28+
Peer context Lower than 20% of comparable Manhattan inspections Local context 2 points above the local median
Score from the latest comparable inspection on Jul 29, 2025. The official grade is shown separately and can come from a different represented grading record.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Jul 29, 2025Inspection date
3Violations recorded
1Critical item
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 02GCritical violation
Cold 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.
- 10B
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.
- 10F
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.
Score trend
BERK'S BAR inspection history
1 more inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2025 | A | 13 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Mar 7, 2024 | A | 12 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Apr 6, 2023 | — | 18 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
Official location
BERK'S BAR on the map
Common questions
BERK'S BAR inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for BERK'S BAR?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Jul 29, 2025. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 13 violation points.
When was BERK'S BAR last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Jul 29, 2025.
Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?
Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.
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