Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
January 8, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
4 / 8
Banc BAR & Cafe currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on January 8, 2026 found 6 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 12 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 5 non-critical
Critical
- Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Non-Critical
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straws.
- 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.
- Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
- Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability
Latest Inspection Details
January 8, 2026
- Date
- January 8, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 12
- Critical points
- 4
- Non-critical points
- 8
- Violations
- 6 (1 critical, 5 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
Jan 8, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 1, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Banc BAR & Cafe has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: January 2026 and May 2024. Its latest score was 12, slightly higher than its May 2024 score of 9.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Banc BAR & Cafe's latest score: 12
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Banc BAR & Cafe's current NYC health grade?
Banc BAR & Cafe currently has a A grade.
When was Banc BAR & Cafe last inspected?
Banc BAR & Cafe was last inspected on January 8, 2026.
What was Banc BAR & Cafe's latest inspection score?
Banc BAR & Cafe's latest inspection score was 12 points.
How many violations did Banc BAR & Cafe have in its latest inspection?
Banc BAR & Cafe had 6 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 5 non-critical violations.
Where is Banc BAR & Cafe located?
Banc BAR & Cafe is located at 431 3rd Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10016.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 41477872
Last updated: June 26, 2026