Blue BAR Lobby (algonquin Hotel) Health Inspection Grade
American · 59 West 44th Street, Manhattan, NY 10036
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
10
Last inspection
May 23, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
6 / 4
Blue BAR Lobby (algonquin Hotel) currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 23, 2025 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 10 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
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.
- Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
Latest Inspection Details
May 23, 2025
- Date
- May 23, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 10
- Critical points
- 6
- Non-critical points
- 4
- Violations
- 3 (1 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
May 23, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 12, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jul 6, 2022
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Blue BAR Lobby (algonquin Hotel) has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: May 2025 and December 2023. Its latest score was 10, slightly higher than its December 2023 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.
Blue BAR Lobby (algonquin Hotel)'s latest score: 10
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blue BAR Lobby (algonquin Hotel)'s current NYC health grade?
Blue BAR Lobby (algonquin Hotel) currently has a A grade.
When was Blue BAR Lobby (algonquin Hotel) last inspected?
Blue BAR Lobby (algonquin Hotel) was last inspected on May 23, 2025.
What was Blue BAR Lobby (algonquin Hotel)'s latest inspection score?
Blue BAR Lobby (algonquin Hotel)'s latest inspection score was 10 points.
How many violations did Blue BAR Lobby (algonquin Hotel) have in its latest inspection?
Blue BAR Lobby (algonquin Hotel) had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Blue BAR Lobby (algonquin Hotel) located?
Blue BAR Lobby (algonquin Hotel) is located at 59 West 44th Street in Manhattan, NY 10036.
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: 41627949
Last updated: June 26, 2026