BAR SAN MIGUEL

GRADE A

Friday, January 9, 2026

Overview

BAR SAN MIGUEL in Carroll Gardens Cobble Hill Gowanus Red Hook received a Grade A on their NYC health inspection on January 9, 2026, scoring 12 points. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

Address
307 SMITH STREET
Brooklyn, NY 11231
Cuisine
American
Inspection Type
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
3 inspections

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 06C

Food not protected from contamination

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.

⚠️ Why This Matters

Unprotected food exposed to bacteria, viruses, chemicals, and physical contaminants

📋 Code Requirements

Cover all food; store 6 inches off floor; protect from customer contamination; use sneeze guards

CDC Risk Factor: Contaminated Equipment/Protection from Contamination
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.09
Inspector's Action:

Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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BAR SAN MIGUEL — Inspection Questions

Did BAR SAN MIGUEL pass their NYC health inspection on January 9, 2026?
BAR SAN MIGUEL passed with an A grade on January 9, 2026 with a score of 12 points. The inspection found 1 violation(s).
What critical violations did BAR SAN MIGUEL have?
BAR SAN MIGUEL had 1 critical violation(s) during their inspection. Critical violations directly contribute to foodborne illness and must be corrected immediately. These include issues with temperature control, hand washing, cross-contamination, and pest infestations.
What does violation code 06C mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 06C (Food not protected from contamination) is a critical violation. All food must be protected from contamination during storage, prep, display and service Unprotected food exposed to bacteria, viruses, chemicals, and physical contaminants