Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
7
Last inspection
July 1, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
5 / 2
Banter currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on July 1, 2025 found 2 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 7 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-Critical
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
July 1, 2025
- Date
- July 1, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 7
- Critical points
- 5
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 2 (1 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Jul 1, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 29, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 2, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Banter has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: July 2025 and March 2024. Its latest score was 7, lower than its March 2024 score of 12.
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.
Banter's latest score: 7
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Banter's current NYC health grade?
Banter currently has a A grade.
When was Banter last inspected?
Banter was last inspected on July 1, 2025.
What was Banter's latest inspection score?
Banter's latest inspection score was 7 points.
How many violations did Banter have in its latest inspection?
Banter had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Banter located?
Banter is located at 643 Hudson Street in Manhattan, NY 10014.
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: 50098511
Last updated: June 26, 2026