BAR REVIVAL in Lower East Side
Latest: GRADE N
Last inspected Feb 6, 2026
📍 161 LUDLOW STREET, Manhattan, NY 10002
Overview
Bar Revival on the Lower East Side has not yet received a letter grade from NYC DOHMH. The restaurant scored 50 points on its most recent 2026 inspection, which exceeds the threshold for Grade C. With 8 inspections conducted in 2026 and no emergency closures on record, a grade determination is pending.
8
Inspections on Record
Grade N
Current Grade
BAR REVIVAL in Lower East Side: Full Inspection History (8 records)
GRADE N
Feb 6, 2026
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 50
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Violations:
06E
Feb 6, 2026
— Trans Fat / Initial Inspection
The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly...
GRADE N
Feb 6, 2026
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 50
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to preven...
Feb 6, 2026
— Trans Fat / Initial Inspection
The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying cond...
GRADE N
Feb 6, 2026
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 50
Food, 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.
Hot TCS food item not ...
Feb 6, 2026
— Trans Fat / Initial Inspection
The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.
Violations:
16-02
GRADE N
Feb 6, 2026
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 50
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Violations:
06D
Feb 6, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
Violations:
28-01
BAR REVIVAL in Lower East Side: News Coverage (1)
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BAR REVIVAL in Lower East Side: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was BAR REVIVAL last inspected?
- BAR REVIVAL was last inspected on February 6, 2026 (Grade N). The inspection score was 50 points.
- What is BAR REVIVAL's current health grade?
- BAR REVIVAL currently holds a Grade N.
- How many health inspections has BAR REVIVAL had?
- BAR REVIVAL has 8 health inspections on record.
- What was the worst inspection score at BAR REVIVAL?
- The worst inspection score recorded at BAR REVIVAL was 50 points on February 6, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has BAR REVIVAL ever received a Grade C?
- No. BAR REVIVAL has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.