John Doe BAR & Kitchen Health Inspection Grade
American · 253 5th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10016
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
November 5, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
11 / 1
John Doe BAR & Kitchen currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on November 5, 2025 found 4 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 12 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Non-Critical
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Latest Inspection Details
November 5, 2025
- Date
- November 5, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 12
- Critical points
- 11
- Non-critical points
- 1
- Violations
- 4 (3 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Nov 5, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jul 24, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 7, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
John Doe BAR & Kitchen has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: November 2025 and December 2023. Its latest score was 12, slightly higher than its December 2023 score of 10.
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.
John Doe BAR & Kitchen's latest score: 12
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Doe BAR & Kitchen's current NYC health grade?
John Doe BAR & Kitchen currently has a A grade.
When was John Doe BAR & Kitchen last inspected?
John Doe BAR & Kitchen was last inspected on November 5, 2025.
What was John Doe BAR & Kitchen's latest inspection score?
John Doe BAR & Kitchen's latest inspection score was 12 points.
How many violations did John Doe BAR & Kitchen have in its latest inspection?
John Doe BAR & Kitchen had 4 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is John Doe BAR & Kitchen located?
John Doe BAR & Kitchen is located at 253 5th 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: 50032938
Last updated: June 26, 2026