Route 66 American BBQ Health Inspection Grade
American · 79 Pearl Street, Manhattan, NY 10004
Current Grade
Current grade
Z
Latest score
22
Last inspection
June 23, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
18 / 4
Route 66 American BBQ currently has a Z grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on June 23, 2026 found 5 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 22 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- Evidence of mice or live mice 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.
- 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
June 23, 2026
- Date
- June 23, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- Z
- Score
- 22
- Critical points
- 18
- Non-critical points
- 4
- Violations
- 5 (3 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
5 inspections
Jun 23, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 3, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 14, 2025
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 7, 2025
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Feb 15, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Route 66 American BBQ received a C grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in February 2024 with a score of 33.
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.
Route 66 American BBQ's latest score: 22
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Route 66 American BBQ's current NYC health grade?
Route 66 American BBQ currently has a Z grade.
When was Route 66 American BBQ last inspected?
Route 66 American BBQ was last inspected on June 23, 2026.
What was Route 66 American BBQ's latest inspection score?
Route 66 American BBQ's latest inspection score was 22 points.
How many violations did Route 66 American BBQ have in its latest inspection?
Route 66 American BBQ had 5 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Route 66 American BBQ located?
Route 66 American BBQ is located at 79 Pearl Street in Manhattan, NY 10004.
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: 50003242
Last updated: June 26, 2026