BAR 42 in Hell's Kitchen
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jan 17, 2026
📍 400 WEST 42 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10036 ·
🚇 Times Square-42nd Street
Overview
Bar 42 in Hell's Kitchen holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 10 points on its most recent inspection in 2026. Across 9 inspections in the past year, the restaurant has received Grade A on all 4 graded inspections, with no emergency closures on record.
9
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
4
Grade A Inspections
BAR 42 in Hell's Kitchen: Full Inspection History (9 records)
Jan 17, 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
Jan 17, 2026
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability
Jan 17, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
Violations:
20-01
GRADE A
Jan 17, 2026
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Violations:
04A
Jan 17, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability
Violations:
19-10
GRADE A
Jan 17, 2026
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Violations:
04A
Jan 17, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability
Violations:
19-10
GRADE A
Jan 17, 2026
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Violations:
04A
Jan 17, 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
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BAR 42 in Hell's Kitchen: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was BAR 42 last inspected?
- BAR 42 was last inspected on January 17, 2026 (Grade A).
- What is BAR 42's current health grade?
- BAR 42 currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has BAR 42 had?
- BAR 42 has 9 health inspections on record. The restaurant received Grade A on 4 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at BAR 42?
- The worst inspection score recorded at BAR 42 was 10 points on January 17, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has BAR 42 ever received a Grade C?
- No. BAR 42 has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.