URBAN BACKYARD

GRADE A

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Overview

URBAN BACKYARD in Manhattan received a Grade A on their NYC health inspection on April 16, 2026, scoring 12 points. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

Address
161 6 AVENUE
Manhattan, NY 10013
Cuisine
Coffee/Tea
Inspection Type
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
12 inspections

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 06A

Personal cleanliness inadequate

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

⚠️ Why This Matters

Poor hygiene transfers pathogens; contaminated clothing spreads bacteria throughout facility

📋 Code Requirements

Clean outer garments; hair restraints; no jewelry; short, clean fingernails; no nail polish

CDC Risk Factor: Poor Personal Hygiene
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.13
Inspector's Action:

Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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URBAN BACKYARD — Inspection Questions

Did URBAN BACKYARD pass their NYC health inspection on April 16, 2026?
URBAN BACKYARD passed with an A grade on April 16, 2026 with a score of 12 points. The inspection found 1 violation(s).
What critical violations did URBAN BACKYARD have?
URBAN BACKYARD 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 06A mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 06A (Personal cleanliness inadequate) is a critical violation. Food workers must maintain high standards of personal cleanliness Poor hygiene transfers pathogens; contaminated clothing spreads bacteria throughout facility