HARLEM TAVERN in Harlem (South)
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Apr 20, 2026
📍 2153 8 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10026 ·
🍽️ Coffee/Tea
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🚇 125th Street-Lenox
Overview
Harlem Tavern in South Harlem holds a current Grade C from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 63 points from its most recent inspection in 2025. Across 5 inspections since 2023, the restaurant has received this single Grade C result, with no emergency closures on record.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
HARLEM TAVERN in Harlem (South): Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE Z
Apr 20, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 24
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Violations:
04H
Sep 23, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 29
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispens...
GRADE C
May 7, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 63
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or accepta...
Oct 23, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 69
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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 dispos...
Oct 23, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
Violations:
28-01
Jan 18, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 17
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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HARLEM TAVERN in Harlem (South): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was HARLEM TAVERN last inspected?
- HARLEM TAVERN was last inspected on April 20, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 24 points.
- What is HARLEM TAVERN's current health grade?
- HARLEM TAVERN currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many health inspections has HARLEM TAVERN had?
- HARLEM TAVERN has 6 health inspections on record from January 2023 through April 2026. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at HARLEM TAVERN?
- The worst inspection score recorded at HARLEM TAVERN was 69 points on October 23, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has HARLEM TAVERN ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. HARLEM TAVERN has received a Grade C on 1 inspection. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.