Manhattan, NY — Medi Winebar, a Mediterranean restaurant located at 811 9th Avenue in Manhattan, received a health inspection score of 26 on March 24, 2026, placing it at the upper edge of the Grade B range — just two points below the threshold that would result in a Grade C designation. The inspection data was released by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) on March 26, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

Inspectors documented one non-critical violation during the March inspection. The cited violation — Code 09E — pertains to the absence of a handwashing sign posted near or above the hand washing sink. Under NYC Health Code Article 81 and FDA Food Code guidelines, conspicuous handwashing reminders are required in food service environments as a basic measure to support proper hygiene practices among food handlers.

No critical violations were identified during this inspection. Critical violations, which carry heavier point penalties, typically involve conditions with a more direct potential to contribute to foodborne illness, such as improper food temperatures, pest activity, or contamination hazards.

The score of 26 carries notable weight within the grading framework: while it falls within the Grade B band, it sits only two points below the threshold at which a restaurant would receive a Grade C. A single additional violation of moderate severity could shift the outcome of a reinspection.

Food Safety Context

New York City's restaurant grading system, administered under NYC Health Code Article 81, assigns point values to violations based on their potential public health impact. Non-critical violations such as missing signage carry lower point values than critical violations, but they contribute to the overall score and are recorded as part of the official public record.

The FDA Food Code, which serves as a model for local health codes across the country, underscores the importance of handwashing infrastructure and visible reminders in preventing cross-contamination in food preparation areas.

Inspection History

Medi Winebar's recent inspection history reflects a generally strong compliance record prior to this result:

  • May 17, 2025: Score 0
  • October 24, 2024: Score 11 (Grade A)
  • May 18, 2024: Score 0
  • April 23, 2023: Score 2 (Grade A)

The restaurant had received perfect scores on two separate inspections and maintained Grade A standing in the years preceding this result. The March 2026 inspection represents a departure from that record, though the single violation cited was non-critical in nature.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

DOHMH assigns letter grades based on the total score recorded during an inspection cycle:

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

Restaurants that receive a Grade B or C on an initial inspection are typically reinspected within 30 to 45 days. The grade displayed in the window reflects the most recent completed inspection cycle.

Consumers can look up the full inspection history for any NYC restaurant through the DOHMH's public restaurant inspection database at nyc.gov/health.

More About This Restaurant

View the full inspection history for Medi Winebar including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.