BLUE BAR LOBBY (ALGONQUIN HOTEL).

NYC Health Dept

59 WEST 44 STREET · MANHATTAN, NEW YORK CITY

Graded A, 10 points (May 2025). Sanitation cited on 2 of the last 3 inspections.

4 inspections on record since 2022 · Last inspected May 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 23

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Storage & Handling

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condi

Not Critical Sanitation

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 under

Not Critical Employee Hygiene

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

DEC 12

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

Not Critical Sanitation

JUL 6

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Not Critical Sanitation

Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

Not Critical Plumbing & Waste

Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liq

Critical Sanitation

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

JUL 6

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Not Critical Other

Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted

Critical Documentation & Training

Current valid permit, registration or other authorization to operate a Food Service Establishment (FSE) or Non-retail Food Processing Establishment (NRFP) not available.

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