What is Bar 42's health inspection score?

Bar 42 has a SafeDine safety score of 83 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Bar 42 last inspected?

Bar 42 was last inspected on January 17, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Bar 42 have?

Bar 42 has 4 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Bar 42 safe to eat at?

Bar 42 has a good safety record with a score of 83/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Bar 42 serve?

Bar 42 serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Bar 42

Name: Bar 42
Address: 400 WEST 42 STREET, Manhattan, 10036
Rating: 83

400 WEST 42 STREET, Manhattan

Last Inspected: 1/17/2026

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American•Manhattan

Ranked #245 of 1000 in Manhattan

Unknown

1 inspection

Last: Jan 17, 2026

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-20

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-20 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

Latest

100% weight

Real-time Score: 80/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (83/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Inspection History

1 record on file

1 Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

Jan 26

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection InspectionLatestViolations were cited in the following area(s).

4 Med

4 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

19-10Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability−5
20-01Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.−5
20-08Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information−5
19-06Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)−5

Base deductions−20 pts

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Data source: NYC DOHMH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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