BLUE BAR LOBBY (ALGONQUIN HOTEL) in Midtown Times Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected May 23, 2025
📍 59 WEST 44 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10036 ·
🍽️ American
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🚇 Times Square-42nd Street, Grand Central-42nd Street, Herald Square-34th Street
Overview
Blue Bar Lobby at the Algonquin Hotel in Midtown Manhattan holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 10 points on its most recent inspection. Across 4 inspections dating back to 2022, the restaurant has received Grade A on 3 occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
4
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
BLUE BAR LOBBY (ALGONQUIN HOTEL) in Midtown Times Square: Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE A
May 23, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
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...
GRADE A
Dec 12, 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.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and fo...
GRADE A
Jul 6, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Anti-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.
Current valid permit, registration or other authorization to opera...
Jul 6, 2022
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
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BLUE BAR LOBBY (ALGONQUIN HOTEL) in Midtown Times Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was BLUE BAR LOBBY (ALGONQUIN HOTEL) last inspected?
- BLUE BAR LOBBY (ALGONQUIN HOTEL) was last inspected on May 23, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 10 points.
- What is BLUE BAR LOBBY (ALGONQUIN HOTEL)'s current health grade?
- BLUE BAR LOBBY (ALGONQUIN HOTEL) currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has BLUE BAR LOBBY (ALGONQUIN HOTEL) had?
- BLUE BAR LOBBY (ALGONQUIN HOTEL) has 4 health inspections on record from July 2022 through May 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at BLUE BAR LOBBY (ALGONQUIN HOTEL)?
- The worst inspection score recorded at BLUE BAR LOBBY (ALGONQUIN HOTEL) was 12 points on July 6, 2022. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has BLUE BAR LOBBY (ALGONQUIN HOTEL) ever received a Grade C?
- No. BLUE BAR LOBBY (ALGONQUIN HOTEL) has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.