RAO'S BAR & GRILL in East Harlem (North)
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jun 22, 2026
📍 455 EAST 114 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10029 ·
🍽️ Italian
Overview
Rao's in East Harlem holds a Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 12 points on its most recent inspection in 2023. The restaurant has received Grade A on both of its inspections on record, with no emergency closures.
3
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
RAO'S BAR & GRILL in East Harlem (North): Full Inspection History (3 records)
GRADE A
Jun 22, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 9
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.
Violations:
02G
GRADE A
Jun 20, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
GRADE A
Apr 7, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.
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RAO'S BAR & GRILL in East Harlem (North): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was RAO'S BAR & GRILL last inspected?
- RAO'S BAR & GRILL was last inspected on June 22, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 9 points.
- What is RAO'S BAR & GRILL's current health grade?
- RAO'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 RAO'S BAR & GRILL had?
- RAO'S BAR & GRILL has 3 health inspections on record from April 2022 through June 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at RAO'S BAR & GRILL?
- The worst inspection score recorded at RAO'S BAR & GRILL was 12 points on June 20, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has RAO'S BAR & GRILL ever received a Grade C?
- No. RAO'S BAR & GRILL has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.