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Harlem Shark Bar

341 Malcolm X Boulevard, New York City, NY 10027 · Manhattan · American

Passed all 4 inspections — critical violations noted

Inspections
4
4 passed (3 w/ conditions)
Last Inspected
2026-01-29
Pass Rate
175%
0 failures
Score
76/100
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4 consecutive passes, most recently 2026-01-29
No closures across all 4 inspections on record
4 sanitation violations found across 1 inspection
4 employee hygiene violations found across 2 inspections
Sanitation critical
Employee Hygiene critical
Food Temperature critical
Plumbing & Waste minor
Other critical
Pest Activity minor
2026-01-29 violations cited Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
CRITICAL 11
minor Food Temperature

Thawing procedure improper.

minor 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

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

critical Sanitation

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

minor Sanitation

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

minor Pest Activity

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

critical Employee Hygiene

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand

critical Other

Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

critical Employee Hygiene

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 fingernai

minor 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

critical Food Temperature

Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except dur

2026-01-29 violations cited Smoke-Free Air Act / Re-inspection
1
minor Other

Flavored tobacco products sold, offered for sale

2026-01-08 violations cited Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
CRITICAL 4
minor 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 Food Temperature

Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except dur

minor Employee Hygiene

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

critical Employee Hygiene

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand

2026-01-08 pass Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection

No violations found.

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