Bowery Bar And Grill (the)

Year by year

Inspections

1. Apr 29, 2026 Routine · 1 priority, 2 priority foundation
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     COOLING - 6-HOUR COOLING PARAMETER

     Beef taco meat and chicken taco meat in the 2 door refrigerator that were cooked the previous day are at 47-50 degrees F.

     Correction: If safe, reheat food to 165°F and restart the cooling process or discard the food item. Food shall be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total 6 hour cooling period. Foods were discarded during the inspection.

     Code 3-501.14 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     PROPER COOLING METHODS - CRITERIA

     Improper cooling methods are observed for beef taco meat and chicken taco meat, as they are in deep, covered containers.

     Correction: Adjust methods or procedures to facilitate cooling as described in 3-501.15. Meats were discarded during the inspection.

     Code 3-501.15 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, CLEANABILITY

     A few food containers have cracked lids or are chipped.

     Correction: Provide food contact surfaces that are smooth, free of sharp edges and are free from breaks and cracks. Items will be discarded and replaced.

     Code 4-202.11 (1) - (4)

2. Feb 11, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 1 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TOXIC SUBSTANCES - CONDITIONS OF USE - USED

     Bleach is not being used according to manufacturer’s use directions and is noted >200 ppm in wiping cloth bucket. Lowered to 100ppm during inspection

     Correction: Change procedures and provide training to employees on proper use of poisonous or toxic materials following manufacturer's directions for use.

     Code 7-202.12 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     WAREWASHING - MECHANICAL HOT WATER - TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES

     An irreversible registering thermometer is not provided for measuring utensil surface temperatures in the hot water mechanical warewashing operation.

     Correction: Provide an irreversible registering thermometer.

     Code 4-302.13 (B)

3. Sep 20, 2023 Routine · 2 priority foundation, 2 core, 2 repeat
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY - DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

     Consumer advisory is missing the disclosure statement for burgers that may be ordered or served undercooked.

     Correction: Properly identifiy those food items that require a consumer advisory.

     Code 3-603.11 (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     Interior of ice machine is visibly soiled.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     BARE HAND CONTACT PLAN - WRITTEN PROCEDURES

     Bare hand contact plan maintained in the food establishment is missing written procedures for which ready to eat foods are included in the bare hand contact plan.

     Correction: Provide missing information in the bare hand contact plan as required under 3-301.11 (E) (2). A copy of the requirements was left during the inspection.

     Code 3-301.11 (E) (2)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     REPAIRING - PREMISES, STRUCTURES, ATTACHMENTS, AND FIXTURES - METHODS

     The tile kitchen floor is beginning crack in some areas.

     Correction: Maintain the physical facilities so they are in good repair at all times. Repair or replace to be in good condition.

     Code 6-501.11