EEL BAR in Lower East Side
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Mar 3, 2026
📍 252 BROOME STREET, Manhattan, NY 10002 ·
🍽️ Basque
Overview
Eel Bar, a Basque restaurant on the Lower East Side, holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH with a score of 13 points. The restaurant has 2 inspections on record dating back to 2024, with Grade A on both occasions and no emergency closures.
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Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
EEL BAR in Lower East Side: Full Inspection History (2 records)
GRADE A
Mar 3, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
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 nec...
GRADE N
Nov 6, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 16
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.
Non-food contact surfa...
EEL BAR in Lower East Side: News Coverage (1)
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EEL BAR in Lower East Side: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was EEL BAR last inspected?
- EEL BAR was last inspected on March 3, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is EEL BAR's current health grade?
- EEL BAR currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has EEL BAR had?
- EEL BAR has 2 health inspections on record from November 2024 through March 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at EEL BAR?
- The worst inspection score recorded at EEL BAR was 16 points on November 6, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has EEL BAR ever received a Grade C?
- No. EEL BAR has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.