MCHALE'S BAR & GRILL in Midtown Times Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Mar 26, 2026
📍 251 WEST 51 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10019 ·
🍽️ Irish
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🚇 Times Square-42nd Street, Columbus Circle-59th Street
Overview
McHale's Bar & Grill in Midtown Manhattan holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 12 points on its most recent inspection. Across 7 inspections between 2022 and 2026, the restaurant has received Grade A on all occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
MCHALE'S BAR & GRILL in Midtown Times Square: Full Inspection History (7 records)
Mar 26, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 24
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Violations:
04M
GRADE A
Oct 29, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
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.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; in...
Sep 19, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 81
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.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; in...
GRADE A
Mar 4, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 5
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.
Violations:
06C
Apr 27, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 24
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 necessary preparation.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Establishment i...
GRADE A
Mar 3, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 11
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (FRSA) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. Filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. Food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and Phorid flies.
Facili...
Jan 14, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 33
Hot food item not held at or above 140º F.
Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, ...
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MCHALE'S BAR & GRILL in Midtown Times Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was MCHALE'S BAR & GRILL last inspected?
- MCHALE'S BAR & GRILL was last inspected on March 26, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 24 points.
- What is MCHALE'S BAR & GRILL's current health grade?
- MCHALE'S BAR & GRILL currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has MCHALE'S BAR & GRILL had?
- MCHALE'S BAR & GRILL has 7 health inspections on record from January 2022 through March 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at MCHALE'S BAR & GRILL?
- The worst inspection score recorded at MCHALE'S BAR & GRILL was 81 points on September 19, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has MCHALE'S BAR & GRILL ever received a Grade C?
- No. MCHALE'S BAR & GRILL has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.