THE BACK ROOM in Lower East Side
Latest: GRADE B
Last inspected Mar 18, 2026
📍 102 NORFOLK STREET, Manhattan, NY 10002 ·
🍽️ American
Overview
The Back Room on the Lower East Side holds a current Grade B from NYC DOHMH, with an inspection score of 22 points. Across 5 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received Grade B on both graded inspections, with no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade B
Current Grade
THE BACK ROOM in Lower East Side: Full Inspection History (5 records)
Mar 18, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 45
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Violations:
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GRADE B
Nov 26, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 22
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Contract with a pest management professional not i...
Jun 25, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 18
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning ...
GRADE B
Jan 10, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 18
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establis...
Apr 19, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 20
Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
Food Protection Certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.
Evidence of rats or live rats present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
THE BACK ROOM in Lower East Side: News Coverage (1)
CRITICAL The Back Room Cited for Critical Violations - Manhattan Published Apr 16, 2026Browse Related
THE BACK ROOM in Lower East Side: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was THE BACK ROOM last inspected?
- THE BACK ROOM was last inspected on March 18, 2026 (Grade B). The inspection score was 45 points.
- What is THE BACK ROOM's current health grade?
- THE BACK ROOM currently holds a Grade B. Grade B indicates a score of 14–27 points. The restaurant must post the B grade and schedule a re-inspection.
- How many health inspections has THE BACK ROOM had?
- THE BACK ROOM has 5 health inspections on record from April 2022 through March 2026. Grade B on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at THE BACK ROOM?
- The worst inspection score recorded at THE BACK ROOM was 45 points on March 18, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has THE BACK ROOM ever received a Grade C?
- No. THE BACK ROOM has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.