HARDWARE BAR in Hell's Kitchen
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Apr 30, 2026
📍 697 10 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10036 ·
🍽️ American
Overview
Hardware Bar in Hell's Kitchen holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 9 points on its most recent inspection in 2024. The restaurant has maintained Grade A across all 3 inspections since 2021, with no emergency closures on record.
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Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
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Grade A Inspections
HARDWARE BAR in Hell's Kitchen: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
Apr 30, 2026
— 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.
Violations:
10B
Apr 30, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
Violations:
19-06
GRADE A
Jul 17, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 9
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility...
GRADE A
Apr 3, 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.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or no...
GRADE A
Sep 1, 2021
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. Prohibited chemical used/stored. Open bait station used.
Violations:
08C
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HARDWARE BAR in Hell's Kitchen: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was HARDWARE BAR last inspected?
- HARDWARE BAR was last inspected on April 30, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is HARDWARE BAR's current health grade?
- HARDWARE BAR currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has HARDWARE BAR had?
- HARDWARE BAR has 5 health inspections on record from September 2021 through April 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 4 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at HARDWARE BAR?
- The worst inspection score recorded at HARDWARE BAR was 13 points on September 1, 2021. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has HARDWARE BAR ever received a Grade C?
- No. HARDWARE BAR has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.