VANGUARD WINE BAR in Midtown Times Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Oct 29, 2025
📍 252 WEST 51 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10019 ·
🍽️ French
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🚇 Times Square-42nd Street, Columbus Circle-59th Street
Overview
Vanguard Wine Bar in Midtown Times Square holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 7 points on its most recent inspection. The French restaurant has received Grade A on both of its inspections since 2023, with no emergency closures on record.
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Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
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Grade A Inspections
VANGUARD WINE BAR in Midtown Times Square: Full Inspection History (3 records)
GRADE A
Oct 29, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 7
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
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 s...
Nov 20, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 26
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
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.
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer...
GRADE A
Jun 12, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 2
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.
Violations:
10F
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VANGUARD WINE BAR in Midtown Times Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was VANGUARD WINE BAR last inspected?
- VANGUARD WINE BAR was last inspected on October 29, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 7 points.
- What is VANGUARD WINE BAR's current health grade?
- VANGUARD WINE BAR currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has VANGUARD WINE BAR had?
- VANGUARD WINE BAR has 3 health inspections on record from June 2023 through October 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at VANGUARD WINE BAR?
- The worst inspection score recorded at VANGUARD WINE BAR was 26 points on November 20, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has VANGUARD WINE BAR ever received a Grade C?
- No. VANGUARD WINE BAR has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.