Current Grade
Current grade
Z
Latest score
20
Last inspection
May 27, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
15 / 5
BAR Contra currently has a Z grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 27, 2025 found 4 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 20 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
- Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Non-Critical
- Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Latest Inspection Details
May 27, 2025
- Date
- May 27, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- Z
- Score
- 20
- Critical points
- 15
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 4 (2 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
May 27, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 11, 2024
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 24, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
BAR Contra received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in May 2023 with a 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.
BAR Contra's latest score: 20
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is BAR Contra's current NYC health grade?
BAR Contra currently has a Z grade.
When was BAR Contra last inspected?
BAR Contra was last inspected on May 27, 2025.
What was BAR Contra's latest inspection score?
BAR Contra's latest inspection score was 20 points.
How many violations did BAR Contra have in its latest inspection?
BAR Contra had 4 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is BAR Contra located?
BAR Contra is located at 138 Orchard Street in Manhattan, NY 10002.
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: 50001966
Last updated: June 26, 2026