Blue Bar Lobby (Algonquin Hotel)
59 WEST 44 STREET, 10036
American
2128406800
AScore: 10
Last inspected: May 23, 2025
Score Trajectory
Lower score = better. Dots colored by grade.
Inspection History
May 23, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 10
06CFood, 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.
09EWash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
10FNon-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.
December 12, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 9
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
10FNon-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.
July 6, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 12
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
18-01Current valid permit, registration or other authorization to operate a Food Service Establishment (FSE) or Non-retail Food Processing Establishment (NRFP) not available.
10BAnti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10GDishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
20-06Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
July 6, 2022
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
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06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
18-01Current valid permit, registration or other authorization to operate a Food Service Establishment (FSE) or Non-retail Food Processing Establishment (NRFP) not available.
10BAnti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10GDishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
20-06Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted