Manhattan, NY — Extra Sauce Bk, an American restaurant at 100 Pearl Street in Manhattan's Financial District, received a Grade B score of 21 following a health inspection conducted on March 5, 2026. The score represents a significant decline from the restaurant's previous Grade A record and places it in the upper range of the B category, just six points below the Grade C threshold of 28.

The inspection data was released by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) on March 10, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

Inspectors documented one critical violation during the inspection:

Cold TCS (Time/Temperature Control for Safety) food items were found held above 41°F. This violation, cited under DOHMH code 02G, also covers smoked or processed fish held above 38°F, intact raw eggs held above 45°F, and reduced oxygen packaged TCS foods held above required temperatures outside of active necessary preparation.

TCS foods include items such as meat, dairy, cooked vegetables, and cut fruits that require refrigeration at specific temperatures to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria. When these foods are held above their designated safe temperatures, the risk of bacterial multiplication increases, potentially leading to foodborne illness.

No non-critical violations were recorded during this inspection.

Food Safety Context

Temperature control for cold foods is a foundational requirement under both NYC Health Code Article 81 and the FDA Food Code. These regulations establish specific holding temperatures for TCS foods because the range between 41°F and 135°F — commonly referred to as the "danger zone" — allows rapid bacterial growth that can double populations in as little as 20 minutes under certain conditions.

The FDA Food Code requires that cold TCS foods be maintained at 41°F or below at all times except during active preparation, cooking, or cooling procedures. A single critical temperature violation, while serious, can result from equipment malfunction, improper storage practices, or lapses in monitoring protocols.

The score of 21 is notable because it falls in the upper portion of the Grade B range. While the restaurant avoids a Grade C designation, the score indicates a meaningful departure from Grade A standards.

Inspection History

Extra Sauce Bk had maintained consistent Grade A scores prior to this inspection:

  • 2024-10-03: Score 12 (Grade A)
  • 2023-04-27: Score 5 (Grade A)

The jump from a score of 12 to 21 represents a nine-point increase from the restaurant's most recent prior inspection. The 2023 score of 5 placed the restaurant well within Grade A territory, and the 2024 score of 12 remained comfortably below the 13-point Grade A ceiling.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City assigns letter grades to restaurants based on violation points accumulated during inspections:

  • Grade A: 0–13 points
  • Grade B: 14–27 points
  • Grade C: 28 or more points

Lower scores indicate fewer or less severe violations. Restaurants receiving a Grade B or C may request a re-inspection or contest results through an administrative tribunal hearing. Grade cards must be posted where they are visible to the public near the entrance of the establishment.

Consumers can verify this inspection result and review the full violation history for Extra Sauce Bk through the DOHMH restaurant inspection database, available online at the NYC Open Data portal. All inspection data referenced in this report is sourced from public records maintained by the City of New York.

More About This Restaurant

View the full inspection history for Extra Sauce Bk including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.