BAR CONTRA in Lower East Side
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected May 27, 2025
📍 138 ORCHARD STREET, Manhattan, NY 10002 ·
🍽️ New American
Overview
Bar Contra on the Lower East Side holds a Grade Z from NYC DOHMH, based on 4 inspections between 2023 and 2025. The restaurant received a Grade A on one prior inspection and has no emergency closures on record.
4
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
BAR CONTRA in Lower East Side: Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE Z
May 27, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 20
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or ...
Dec 11, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 38
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cros...
Dec 11, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Equipment used for ROP not approved by the Department
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures
GRADE A
May 24, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 9
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.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly...
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BAR CONTRA in Lower East Side: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was BAR CONTRA last inspected?
- BAR CONTRA was last inspected on May 27, 2025 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 20 points.
- What is BAR CONTRA's current health grade?
- BAR CONTRA currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many health inspections has BAR CONTRA had?
- BAR CONTRA has 4 health inspections on record from May 2023 through May 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at BAR CONTRA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at BAR CONTRA was 38 points on December 11, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has BAR CONTRA ever received a Grade C?
- No. BAR CONTRA has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.