Current Grade
Current grade
B
Latest score
24
Last inspection
April 20, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
21 / 3
Harlem Tavern currently has a B grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on April 20, 2026 found 6 violations, including 4 critical violations, for a total score of 24 points.
Latest Violations
4 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
- Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
- 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.
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
April 20, 2026
- Date
- April 20, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- B
- Score
- 24
- Critical points
- 21
- Non-critical points
- 3
- Violations
- 6 (4 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Apr 20, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 23, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 7, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 23, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Harlem Tavern's most recent graded inspection in April 2026 was a B, after a C in May 2025.
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.
Harlem Tavern's latest score: 24
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harlem Tavern's current NYC health grade?
Harlem Tavern currently has a B grade.
When was Harlem Tavern last inspected?
Harlem Tavern was last inspected on April 20, 2026.
What was Harlem Tavern's latest inspection score?
Harlem Tavern's latest inspection score was 24 points.
How many violations did Harlem Tavern have in its latest inspection?
Harlem Tavern had 6 violations in its latest inspection, including 4 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Harlem Tavern located?
Harlem Tavern is located at 2153 8th Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10026.
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: 41593541
Last updated: June 26, 2026