BOOK CLUB BAR in East Village
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Dec 31, 2025
📍 197 EAST 3 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10009 ·
🍽️ Coffee/Tea
Overview
Book Club Bar in the East Village holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 7 points on its most recent inspection. Across 5 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received Grade A on all occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
BOOK CLUB BAR in East Village: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
Dec 31, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 7
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.
Violations:
10F
GRADE A
Aug 19, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not...
Jun 11, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 28
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided...
GRADE A
Jan 4, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of un...
Jul 20, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 19
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.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to ...
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BOOK CLUB BAR in East Village: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was BOOK CLUB BAR last inspected?
- BOOK CLUB BAR was last inspected on December 31, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 7 points.
- What is BOOK CLUB BAR's current health grade?
- BOOK CLUB BAR currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has BOOK CLUB BAR had?
- BOOK CLUB BAR has 5 health inspections on record from July 2022 through December 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at BOOK CLUB BAR?
- The worst inspection score recorded at BOOK CLUB BAR was 28 points on June 11, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has BOOK CLUB BAR ever received a Grade C?
- No. BOOK CLUB BAR has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.